SCANNER RECAP June 15, 2023 – Thursday

Sheriff Resignation, Robbery Update, Fentanyl Siezure, Arrests, Stroke, Wandering Palomino, Obituaries, Community Calendar, and more every day on Scotts Bluff County Scanner.

Dawes Co Sheriff resigns

Sheriff Karl Dailey of Dawes county officially resigned effective August 1, 2023 after more than 35 years of service. Dailey recommended Chief Deputy Jeff Johns to the County Commissioners as successor.

1:58 pm – report of PD, ambulance and Rescue 1 over at the Iceborn vending machine on Ave I

3:00 am – Nsp is transporting one in custody from Minatare scene to county.

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Dawes County arrests, seizure of over 300 fentanyl tabs

25-year-old Lauren Armstrong, was arrested for Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl; Possession of Methamphetamine (Class IV felony), possession of drug paraphernalia (infraction). Bond was set at 10% of $50,000.00.
23-year-old Amanda Koger was also arrested for Possession of Fentanyl (Class IV felony), possession of drug paraphernalia (infraction). Bond was set at 10% of $50,000.00.

10:30 am – Air link coming in, Stroke alert trauma 2

12:30 pm – Smoke coming out of outlet on Woodley Park road

1:50 pm – Ambulance running lights and sirens going by Maverick, headed towards the vets home

Torrington Police and Fire News

A big thank you to our partners at the Torrington Volunteer Fire Department and CSO Cearns for helping with Fuzzy Friday this week!

This sweet litter of pups may not be the traditional black and white you would expect to see at the station, but as you can tell by their names, they will light your heart on fire all the same!

The pups are six-week-old Aussie/Lab mix puppies who will be ready for their new homes in the next few weeks.

If you would like to meet the puppies, or just get your fix of puppy breath, swing by the Waggin’ Tails Shelter at 980 E. 11th Avenue in Torrington or call 307-532-5373.

Please feel free to share this post so that we can help these pups find their forever home!

Scottsbluff Main Street Market Challenge!
Ribs are a must-have for any backyard BBQ–and they’re even better with Certified Hereford Beef! Post a photo of your favorite homemade rib dish at Certified Hereford Beef to enter to win a $400 gift card.

Missing Palomino wandering Bayard

A gelding palomino horse was running loose north of Bayard since Wednesday evening. concerned citizens posted on Facebook and contacted the Morrill County Sheriff’s office. The owners were found and he was returned home.

4:49 pm – Still air with clouds forming, needs to be watched

5:20 pm – Pouring rain west out of Harrisburg

5:35 pm – Looks like same storm heading to Gering as well as one coming from Wyoming. Nasty looking south from Gering.

7:35 pm – Sloppy roads all the way home. Had to put my car in 4wd

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10:56 am – horse accident in Mullen

All suspects remain innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Know your surroundings and your neighbors

Marilyn ‘Jane’ Bauer

January 29, 1934 – June 14, 2023

Marilyn “Jane” Bauer, age 89, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on June 14, 2023. Jane enjoyed her farm, spending time with her grandchildren, and wagon rides from her ponies, Frick and Frack.

Vicky Lynn Lashley

October 25th, 1949 – June 8th, 2023

Vicky Lynn Lashley, 73, passed suddenly after a brief illness, Thursday June 8, 2023 at the Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, NE.

She enjoyed cooking and baking for everyone. She always made sure no one would leave her house hungry. Her greatest joys were her family and granddaughters.