JACKSON HOLE, WYO – Here are the arrests in Teton County/Jackson. Names may be withheld at the request of law enforcement. All persons cited or arrested are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges are subject to change following official filing from the Teton County Attorney’s Office.
March 24, 10:28 pm – Assault
A very intoxicated couple was seen at a local hotel having difficulty getting to their room. Bystanders attempted to help the couple find the way to their room. For an unknown reason, the intoxicated male punched one of the people who was trying to help him to his room. Officers arrived and investigated the incident. Based on witness statements and evidence a citation for battery was issued.
March 25, 1:25 am – Public Intoxication
While at the scene of a fire alarm at a local hotel, officers were contacted regarding an intoxicated person. Officers contacted the individual who claimed he was a guest at the hotel. Officers later learned he was actually a guest at another hotel across town. Officers attempted to get him a cab ride to his hotel, but were unsuccessful. The individual displayed several objective signs of intoxication, and was unable to safely navigate to his hotel. Joseph Ridenour of Utah was arrested for public intoxication for being too drunk to be able to care for his own needs.
March 25, 1:47 am – Disturbance
Officers responded to a report of people fighting at local motel. When officers arrived individuals had arguments separated by security. All six of the individuals contacted by police in the hotel room were highly intoxicated, which made it very difficult for officers to determine what had happened. Many of the statements were contradictory and there was no physical evidence to substantiate any of the statements. The fight reportedly occurred when one male awoke to find another male’s testicles on his head. Since there were no reported injuries and none of the participants were willing to seek charges, the disturbance was cleared with one of the parties relocating to a different hotel.
March 25, 2:23 am – DUI
An officer witnessed the driver of a vehicle make several traffic violations. The officer stopped the vehicle and contacted driver and quickly noted the driver displayed several objective signs of intoxication. Officers had the driver perform field sobriety tests, and subsequently arrested Noah Kolis of Cora, WY, under suspicion of driving while under the influence.
March 25, 3:31 am – Domestic Violence
At about 3:35 in the morning officers were dispatched to a possible domestic violence incident. Upon arrival officers separated the individuals and began their investigation. The victim was found to have multiple scratches on his face and neck. Based on the statements of the parties involved and the observable injuries, officers arrested Trinda Freitas of Jackson, for domestic battery. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the incident.
March 25, 5:46 am – Auto Theft
Officers canvassed East Jackson after a local hotel reported two of their shuttle buses had been stolen. Officers located both of the shuttle buses after several minutes. Both of the shuttle buses were located several blocks away from the hotel. The case is under investigation.
March 25, 6:15 pm – Fireworks
A local homeowner contacted police after fireworks landed on her porch, nearly hitting her. When police arrived the homeowner pointed out a nearby rental property where the fireworks had come from. Officers made contact with the people at the rental property and issued a citation for the fireworks.
March 25, 6:21 pm – Theft
A large tote bag was stolen from a downtown bar and restaurant. The owner had set it on a nearby chair, when she went to leave she noticed the bag was gone. The case is under investigation.
March 25, 11:39 pm – Trespass
Officers were walking near the Cowboy Bar when a staff member notified them of an intoxicated male who was refusing to leave. Officers contacted William Clary of Laramie and arrested him for trespassing.
March 26, 12:34 am – Code Enforcement
While on patrol, officers noticed a large crowd of people outside of a local restaurant after its advertised normal hours of operation. Upon investigation the restaurant appeared to be operating more like a bar after hours, a possible violation of their restaurant liquor license. The incident is under review.
March 26, 12:34 am – Breach of Peace
Officers were dispatched to Meadowlark Lane for a noise complaint. The neighbor reported this was the third day in a row he had observed allowed party at an adjacent apartment. Because the neighbor was willing to sign as a complainant a citation was issued to the renter of the apartment.
March 26, 1:21 am – Public Intoxication
Officers were called to a local bar for a severely intoxicated person. Officers found the individual in the bar passed out in a chair. It took officers and medics nearly three minutes to awaken him. Shane Schreiber of Harlowton, Montana, refused medical attention and was arrested for public intoxication.
March 26, 2:38 am – Domestic Violence
While officers were on a traffic stop on W Pearl Avenue they were contacted regarding a fight a nearby motel. Other officers arrived on scene to investigate. Based on witness statements Trevor Maddock of Preston, Idaho was arrested for domestic battery.
March 26, 2:56 pm – Auto Burglary
A woman reported some cash had been stolen from her purse, which had been on the front seat of her unlocked car.
