Judge Steven Brown

Investigator Taylor Courtney said the case started in August when a woman approached his office with information about a possible sexual assault of a relative.

Gerken’s criminal history in Wyoming includes convictions for receiving stolen property and drugs.

Natrona County Circuit Court Judge Steven Brown set Richard Smith's bond at $10,000 and ordered him to have no contact with his fiancee or child.

The rifle, with its safety set on "fire," had live rounds in the magazine and one in the chamber.

If found guilty on all counts, Charles Shaw could be sentenced to imprisonment for 96 years and have to pay $137,000 in fines.

The case started in Campbell County, moved to Natrona County, and was transferred to federal court.

Daniel Gerken has a long criminal history in Wyoming.

Michael Ross allegedly had a handgun on him at all times in order to protect the drugs and cash.

Public defender Kurt Infanger disputed the charge that Roger Johnson tried to strangle the victim, because she had no apparent marks on her neck.

A trial date will be set later, and Whetstone is free on a $5,000 bond.