Investigation
Ship carrying debris from Titan submersible returns to Newfoundland port ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland (AP) — A ship that had been searching for the ill-fated Titan submersible is back in port in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Wednesday, with debris from the destroyed vessel. The Canadian-flagged Horizon Arctic carried a remotely operated vehicle, or ROV, that searched the…
The City of Cody released new information about the ongoing internal investigation involving a Cody law enforcement officer. “This disclosure aims to enhance transparency, address public inquiries, and uphold the City of Cody’s standards of professional conduct in law enforcement,” reads a June 15 press release. The investigation relates to a traffic stop conducted by…
An investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred between Cody and Powell in August 2022 has concluded with an official report from the Sweetwater County Prosecuting Attorney. After reviewing the evidence provided, it was determined that Park County Sheriff Lieutenant Mark Hartman’s use of deadly force – which resulted in the death of Jack McGlothlin –…
Less than a week after the image of a man carrying a bison calf made national news, the man in the image has been identified and charged. On Wednesday, May 31, Clifford Walters of Hawaii pleaded guilty to one count of feeding, touching, teasing, frightening, or intentionally disturbing wildlife before U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephanie A. Hambrick…
On Friday, May 26, the City of Cody and Cody Police Department released a statement saying a Cody police officer was on “paid administrative leave” while a formal complaint against the officer is investigated. “The City of Cody and the Cody Police Department acknowledge its commitment to maintaining transparency, accountability, and the highest standards of…
The top story of Yellowstone National Park this year is the unfortunate incident where an as-of-yet unidentified tourist attempted to “rescue” a baby bison. Unfortunately, in this case – as with many others – the well-intentioned act ended with rangers deciding to euthanize the calf after multiple attempts to reunite it with its mother failed.…
The Cody Police Department released a statement on Wednesday, May 24, responding to a viral YouTube video involving a Cody Police officer. LackLuster is a popular YouTube channel that publishes videos of law enforcement officers getting into altercations with a mission to expose “dirty cops.” A video posted earlier this week featured a traffic stop…
Harriet Hageman, the fiery, plain-spoken Republican representative from Wyoming, didn’t hold back yesterday in the House Judiciary Committee hearing that is investigating the “weaponization” of the Federal government. In a five-minute, searing opening speech, Rep. Hageman didn’t hold back setting up her argument that the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Justice have…
The investigation into the shooting involving a Park County Sheriff’s Deputy in August 2022 will be reviewed outside Park County, as details of the fatal encounter are revealed for the first time. On Wednesday, Feb. 1, the Park County Sheriff’s Office released an update on the status of an investigation into a fatal shooting from…
Cameras don’t lie – home security cameras often assist in catching crimes and criminals, and recent events have the Cody Police Department hoping to get “all eyes on Cody.” The Cody Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in building a safer community. To do this, the department asks residents to consider adding their…