The Lander Police Department responded to 29 calls for service over the weekend. Of the 29 calls Officers made 4 arrests, three of which involved the use of alcohol.
26 year old Shermen Quiver of Arapahoe was arrested on Lander City warrants and public intoxication after attempting to elude Fremont County Sheriffs Deputies. When Sheriff’s Deputies stopped a vehicle in the 100 block of N 9th Street the driver exited the vehicle and attempted to elude law enforcement on foot. Quiver was later located in the 300 block of Main Street and unable to tell Officers where he was headed or where he came from. A check reviled Quiver had active warrants for his arrest, and was subsequently arrested on the warrants. Charges are also pending through the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office for interference with police, no driver’s license, and no proof of liability insurance.
49 Year old Frank Comiskey of Lander was arrested for Driving under the influence of alcohol when he was stopped for turning into the wrong lane of travel and driving in the middle of the roadway. Field sobriety testing showed that Frank was unable to safely operate a motor vehicle, and test results showed a blood alcohol concentration of .108
SRO Charles "Chuck" Carr was named as the Wyoming School Resource Officer of the Year this month. Chuck's hard work and dedication are critical to the operation of the school system in Lander, and his positive influence is felt on hundreds of kids every year. He is truly a great asset to the Police Department, the school system, and the community.