Gaps in legal system put vulnerable adults at risk
SHERIDAN — While Sheridan County residents have an established record of reporting suspected cases of elder abuse, according to Sheridan Police Dept. Capt. Tom Ringley, gaps in the legal system
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SHERIDAN — While Sheridan County residents have an established record of reporting suspected cases of elder abuse, according to Sheridan Police Dept. Capt. Tom Ringley, gaps in the legal system
Gaps in what is legally defined as elder abuse in Wyoming can make it difficult to find probable cause in suspected cases, leaving many vulnerable adults at risk.
Sitting commissioners felt none of the three interviewees were qualified to fill the vacant seat. The assessment was greeted with a vocal critique from those in attendance.
The Deer Management Archery Program incentivizes the Sheridan community to aid in the management of deer population, said SPD Capt. Tom Ringley, reducing conflict between deer herds and humans.
While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, SPD Chief Travis Koltiska and Captain Tom Ringley informed listeners that alcohol offenses during Sheridan’s homecoming week showed numbers closer to a typical summer weekend. In total, SPD officers issued two DUIs, seven public intoxication, sev