Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884

Gillette residents charged for possession

Two Gillette residents face possession charges after being pulled over for speeding on the highway in Crook County.

On November 24 at 7:44 p.m., a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper was patrolling U.S.14 when he reports observing a vehicle traveling at 84 mph in a 70 mph zone. He conducted a traffic stop, during which he reports recognizing the driver and passenger from a previous stop, when he had found the driver had a suspended license.

According to court reports, the trooper asked the driver, Jesse David Larralde, if he was still suspended, to which he replied that he was, but had been working...