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Casper man faces life in prison after allegedly biting off deputy’s fingertip

16 hours ago | oilcity.news | Greg Hirst

CASPER, Wyo. — A Casper man is facing life in prison as a habitual offender after allegedly biting off a deputy’s fingertip at the Natrona County Detention Center last night. Andrew “Beau” Barrett, 39, appeared in circuit court on two felonies related to the incident after being booked into the jail on Tuesday for two third-time drug possession offenses. He is presumed innocent unless proven or pleading guilty.
Casper woman gets 5-8 years in prison on fentanyl conspiracy case

18 hours ago | oilcity.news | Greg Hirst

CASPER, Wyo. — A 20-year Casper woman was sentenced to five to eight years in prison on Wednesday for participating in a fentanyl delivery conspiracy. The sentence for Lita Marie King will run concurrent to the five- to seven-year sentence she got last fall in a separate but overlapping case that began with state drug enforcement agents investigating the distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Casper PD Incident Report logs (5/13/25-5/14/25)

20 hours ago | oilcity.news | Greg Hirst

CASPER, Wyo. — Information for the Casper Police Department Incident Summary Report and Map is provided by the Casper Police Department and is published as a public service to our readers. For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included, and certain calls may have some information withheld. The CPD Incident Summary Report contains information about the time, approximate location, and nature of a law enforcement call as the call was first received.
Natrona County Sheriff’s Office incident report log (5/13/25-5/14/25)

20 hours ago | oilcity.news | Greg Hirst

CASPER, Wyo. — Information for the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office incident summary report and map is provided by the NCSO and is published as a public service to our readers. For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included, and certain calls may have some information withheld. The NCSO Incident Summary Report contains information about the time, approximate location and nature of a law enforcement call as the call was first received.
Natrona County Circuit Court initial appearances (5/13/25)

20 hours ago | oilcity.news | Greg Hirst

CASPER, Wyo. — Provided below are the defendants and charges from appearances in Natrona County Circuit Court on Tuesday. The Honorable Seventh Judicial Circuit Court Judge Cynthia Sweet presided while Assistant District Attorney Patrick LeBrun represented the state. All defendants entering not guilty pleas or charged with felonies are presumed innocent until convicted or pleading guilty. Charges may be amended in future proceedings.
Casper man gets prison term for third-strike domestic battery

1 day ago | oilcity.news | Greg Hirst

CASPER, Wyo. — A Casper man was sentenced to two-and-a-half to five years in prison on Tuesday for his fourth domestic battery conviction. Corey Peter Coriddi, 36, told Judge Kerri Johnson said he didn’t have any way to justify the conduct. “It was wrong. I let the alcohol take over.”His public defender Kurt Infanger said he’d spoken at length with Coriddi and knew him to be remorseful, though his client didn’t remember much of the Sept. 20, 2024 incident.
Casper PD Incident Report logs (5/9/25-5/12/25)

1 day ago | oilcity.news | Greg Hirst

CASPER, Wyo. — Information for the Casper Police Department Incident Summary Report and Map is provided by the Casper Police Department and is published as a public service to our readers. For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included, and certain calls may have some information withheld. The CPD Incident Summary Report contains information about the time, approximate location, and nature of a law enforcement call as the call was first received.
Natrona County Sheriff’s Office incident report log (5/12/25-5/13/25)

1 day ago | oilcity.news | Greg Hirst

CASPER, Wyo. — Information for the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office incident summary report and map is provided by the NCSO and is published as a public service to our readers. For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included, and certain calls may have some information withheld. The NCSO Incident Summary Report contains information about the time, approximate location and nature of a law enforcement call as the call was first received.
Natrona County Circuit Court initial appearances (5/12/25)

2 days ago | oilcity.news | Greg Hirst

CASPER, Wyo. — Provided below are the defendants and charges from appearances in Natrona County Circuit Court on Monday. The Honorable Seventh Judicial Circuit Court Judge Kevin Taheri presided while Assistant District Patrick LeBrun represented the state. All defendants entering not guilty pleas or charged with felonies are presumed innocent until convicted or pleading guilty. Charges may be amended in future proceedings.
(LETTERS) Casper born recognized for great work; Fool me twice, shame on me; What really caused lower real wages?

2 days ago | oilcity.news | Klark Byrd

Oil City News publishes letters, cartoons and opinions as a public service. The content does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Oil City News or its employees. Letters to the editor can be submitted by following the link at our opinion section. Dear Casper,Meet the inaugural winner of The Bowen Prize for Great Builders: Mike Svoboda of Kiewit Corp. Recognized for his leadership on Nashville’s Broadway Bridge project, Mike is setting a new standard for excellence in construction.