Casper Police Department

10/21/2026

Casper Restaurant Weapons Incident Leads to Multi-Agency Response in Northern Carbon County

Shortly after 10:00pm last night, Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Casper Police responded to a fast-food restaurant located in the 2600 block of CY Avenue in Casper for a report of a weapons offense. Employees of the establishment called 911 after a man allegedly pointed a fi***rm at them through the drive through window.

Evidence obtained through witness statement and video surveillance supports the claim that the suspect attempted to fire his gun but was unsuccessful. All employees and patrons of the establishment sought safe shelter and no injuries occurred.

After the incident at the restaurant, the man fled the area.

Officers and detectives immediately responded and began investigating the incident. The suspect, an adult man, was reported to have left his home in Carbon County hours earlier in a manic state with a weapon.

While that investigation was ongoing, the suspect re-emerged in northern Carbon County making suicidal and homicidal claims. The Natrona County Special Response team was activated at the request of the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect was located in his vehicle and negotiated with law enforcement for hours, continually making threats. Ultimately, the suspect is believed to have taken his own life. No officers fired their weapons during this incident. Officers on scene rendered aid to the suspect until air ambulance services arrived.

This complex, multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional incident is under investigation by several involved agencies including the Casper Police Department, Natrona County Sheriff’s Office, Carbon County Sheriff’s Office and Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigations.

While the outcome of this incident is tragic, the law enforcement response represents the best of our local law enforcement both in our community and in assistance to our neighboring agencies. Thank you to the many first responders including those listed above, as well as the Casper-Natrona County Public Safety Communications Center, Banner-Wyoming Medical Center, Intermountain Health Flight & Ambulance Services and others.

https://www.casperwy.gov/news_detail_T6_R289.php

10/17/2026

Casper Police Department Investigating Three Separate Fatality Incidents

The Casper Police Department is investigating three separate incidents that occurred between Friday, October 16, and Saturday, October 17, 2026, resulting in three deaths.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash | October 16, 2026

At approximately 7:50pm on Friday, October 16, officers responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle at the intersection of East 15th Street and Southeast Wyoming Boulevard.

Preliminary information indicates that a passenger vehicle attempting to turn collided with a southbound motorcycle. Witnesses immediately began rendering aid to the motorcyclist, who was transported to the hospital but ultimately succumbed to his injuries.

The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation. At this time, impairment is not believed to have been a contributing factor.

Death Investigation | October 17, 2026

At approximately 7:53am on Saturday, October 17, officers responded to the 1000 block of North Poplar Street following a report of a deceased individual.

Citizens in the area discovered a deceased adult male at what appeared to be a makeshift campsite. The individual was known to be experiencing homelessness.

The circumstances surrounding his death remain under investigation. At this time, foul play is not suspected.

Fatal Vehicle Crash | October 17, 2026

At approximately 12:07pm on Saturday, October 17, officers responded to a vehicle crash at the intersection of Mariposa Boulevard and Knollwood Drive.

A passenger in one of the involved vehicles sustained severe injuries and was transported to the hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation. At this time, impairment is not believed to have been a contributing factor.

Identities of the deceased will be later released through the Natrona County Coroner's Office.

Each of these incidents represents a tragic loss of life, with impacts extending to families, friends, and members of our community. The Casper Police Department extends its sincere condolences to the loved ones of the deceased.

Our officers and investigators remain committed to conducting thorough investigations into each incident. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

https://www.casperwy.gov/news_detail_T6_R288.php

10/17/2026

Please join us in congratulating Sergeant Andrew Hamilton of the Casper Police Department and Lead Kennel Technician Andrew Boat of Metro Animal Services on their recent promotions!

Sergeant Hamilton began his law enforcement career in Minnesota over a decade ago before joining the Casper Police Department in 2022. Since then, he has served in several roles, including Detective, Police Training Officer, tactical medical instructor, and Drone Program Manager. He has a particular passion for training and mentoring fellow officers, making his promotion to Patrol Sergeant a natural continuation of his commitment to developing those around him. Hamilton is also a graduate of the FBI Command College.

Lead Kennel Technician Boat joined Metro Animal Services in 2022 and has demonstrated a strong commitment to the care of animals and the success of his fellow staff members. In his new role, he looks forward to taking on additional responsibilities, supporting his team, and helping maintain a high standard of care for the animals at the shelter.

We are proud to recognize both employees as they take this next step in their careers. Their dedication to their work and their colleagues reflects the kind of leadership we value across our departments.

Please help us congratulate Sergeant Hamilton and Lead Animal Tech Boat. Thank you for your continued service to the citizens of Casper!

10/16/2026

Throughout the year, Casper residents have met with officers to share their concerns about public safety in their neighborhoods. Since then, our officers have been working to address those concerns through projects developed specifically for each of Casper's six patrol areas.

From increased traffic enforcement and neighborhood patrols to targeted crime prevention efforts, we're seeing encouraging results throughout the city.

As we approach the final round of community meetings in December, we want to share the progress made so far and thank the residents who have taken the time to participate.

Read the latest update to learn what officers have been working on in your neighborhood and the results of their efforts.

Please join us to learn about the final results of the safety project in your area:

Areas 1, 2, 3
Wednesday, December 16
6pm-7pm
Ford Wyoming Center Three Trails Meeting Rooms

Areas 4, 5, 6
Friday, December 18
6pm-7pm
Ford Wyoming Center Three Trails Meeting Rooms

Sign up for e-mails: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVQNbCXh5f0YG2_uyng0EV_ZMmGaI1wPFiixYb3ng17MITiA/viewform

https://www.casperwy.gov/news_detail_T6_R196.php

The Casper Police Department's 2026 Area Initiative Project continues to make progress as officers work with residents to address public safety concerns identified throughout Casper's six patrol areas.

10/15/2026

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Natrona County Domestic Violence Prevention Task Force gathered in solidarity with victims and survivors. Members wore purple, a longstanding tradition to support the awareness month, to symbolize hope, courage, and the commitment to ending domestic violence.

The Casper Police Department is proud to stand with our partners and extends sincere gratitude to the many organizations and agencies who dedicate their work to supporting victims, empowering survivors, and preventing future violence in our community.

Learn more about Domestic Violence Awareness Month: https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/domestic-violence-awareness-month/

Self Help Center Wyoming Department of Corrections - Probation and Parole, Children's Advocacy Project Wyoming Department of Family Services

10/07/2026

It's National Coffee with a Cop Day! We hope to see you this morning! ☕🚓

10/05/2026

Shop with a Cop applications are now open!

Local law enforcement agencies across Natrona County are once again partnering with Walmart to help make the holidays a little brighter for children and families in our community.

The 2026 Shop with a Cop event will take place December 12 and 13. Families who may benefit from the program are encouraged to apply.

We are grateful for the continued support of our community, local businesses, volunteers, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and the Wyoming Hunger Initiative for helping make this tradition possible each year.

The application deadline is November 13, 2026. Please read the full application before applying.

Apply here 🎅🏼 https://www.natronacounty-wy.gov/889/2026-Shop-with-a-Cop

10/05/2026

Be Aware of Fraudulent Invoices from the Casper Planning and Zoning Commission
Casper, Wyoming (5 October 2026) – Casper Police Department is warning people doing business with the City of Casper Planning and Zoning Commission to be alert for fraudulent invoices.

An identifying factor of a fabricated invoice states that wire transfer is the payment method for the invoice. The City of Casper and its departments do not accept wire transfers as a payment method for any services, permits, or fees.

According to the Federal Trade Commission, nearly 3,600 cases of fraud were reported in Wyoming in 2024 with over $20.1 million in losses.

If you receive an email requesting payment through a wire transfer, do not respond or and do not click links. Instead, suspicious messages should be reported to [email protected] in new window and to the FTC at FTC.gov/ComplaintOpens in new window. Additionally, citizens can call the non-emergency phone number to verify information at 307-235-8278.

https://www.casperwy.gov/news_detail_T6_R282.php

10/02/2026

We would like to formally introduce Officer Cafferty as a sworn police officer serving the citizens of Casper.

Officer Cafferty recently joined the Casper Police Department, bringing more than four years of law enforcement experience to our agency.

Originally from Idaho, he relocated to Casper from Nebraska, where he previously served as a police officer. He chose policing because he wanted a career focused on service, teamwork, and continued growth.

He was drawn to CPD by the opportunities for advanced training, specialized assignments, and long-term career development. Since joining the department, he says one of the best parts has been working alongside experienced officers who have been welcoming and willing to share their knowledge.

Officer Cafferty is also a Defensive Tactics instructor and has a strong interest in proactive policing.

Outside of work, he enjoys hunting, fishing, spending time outdoors, and lifting very heavy things as often as possible.

We are proud to welcome Officer Cafferty and the experience, professionalism, and commitment to growth he brings to our team.

Please join us in welcoming him to the Casper Police Department!