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Two held for trailer arson
BY BRAD DEVEREAUX
Two residents are in
jail after they allegedly set
flreto a Lovell trailer home
Sunday night, Aug. 8. The
two subjects were arrested
Friday after an investiga-
tion completed by the Wyo-
ming Division of Criminal
Investigation and the State
Fire Marshal's Office.
Guadalupe Hernandez
Jr. and Amber Sponsel of
Lovell were arrested Fri-
day and are being held at
the jail in Basin on sepa-
rate $15,000 cash bonds. A
preliminary hearing to de-
termine if there is sufficient
evidence to have the case
bound over to district court
will be held Monday, Aug.
23, at 9:30 a.m. in Lovell.
Law enforcement re-
ceived a report of the fire at
the trailer home currently
being purchased by Arman-
do Silva on the north side
of Lovell on Sunday, Aug.
8, at 10:23 p.m. The Lovell
Volunteer Fire Department
also responded and brought
the fire under control in
minutes, minimizing burn-
ing to one end of the home
and minimizing interior
smoke damage. There was
a couch on the front porch
that had been fully burned.
After considering sever-
al factors of the case and be-
cause the department was
busy with existing caseload,
Chief of Police Nick Lewis
said he asked for assistance
to DCI to complete the in-
vestigation.
"I felt it was impor-
tant to get it done quickly,"
Lewis said.
DCI agents prompt-
ly came to Lovell and per-
formed follow-up to com-
plete the investigation with
the help of the State Fire
Marshal. Within 48 hours,
DCI was able to solve the
case and ready warrants to
arrest the two suspects.
An affidavit signed by
a DCI agent outlines the
investigation. According to
interviews from witness-
es in the affidavit, two in-
dividuals were seen and
heard jumping out of the
back of a pickup truck and
running toward the trail-
er home. Another witness
said he saw two people run
back to the truck, jump in
the back and yell, "go, go,
go," before the vehicle sped
away.
Evidence and inter-
views collected by agents
point to Hernandez and
Sponsel as the people rid-
ing in the back of the truck
and allegedly lighting the
fire using a cigarette light-
er and a can of lighter fluid,
according to the affidavit.
Lewis said he appreci-
ates the DCI agents' will-
ingness to aid the depart-
ment and said they did a
good job investigating and
bringing the case to a res-
olution. He also thanked
the LVFD for stopping the
blaze quickly and the State
Fire Marshal for coming
out to help with the inves-
tigation.
Lewis thanked several
witnesses who came for-
ward with valuable infor-
mation that helped solve
the crime.
"These citizens really
took it upon themselves to
say 'we're not going to let
these things go on in our
community,'" Lewis said.
If they are released
on bond, Hernandez and
Sponsel must comply with
conditions that do not al-
low drinking or being in
establishments that serve
alcohol, taking any sub-
stance without a prescrip-
tion, contacting Armando
Silva or harassing any wit-
ness in relation to the case.
They must also wear ankle
monitor bracelets and sub-
mit to random drug tests.
If convicted, the sus-
pects could face up to 20
years in prison and fines of
up to $20,000.
Tornado spotted near Lovell
The Lovell Police De-
partment received the fol-
lowing calls for the week of
Aug. 10-17, 2010:
Aug. 11: The LPD assisted
DCI with two arrests relat-
ed to an alleged arson that
occurred Sunday in Lovell
(see related story).
,r An officer responded to
a report of domestic vi-
olence occurring at a
Lovell home. When he
responded, there were
no signs of physical vio-
lence, and the argument
was resolved.
Aug. 12: An officer wrote
a'man a citation for as-
sault' after respofiding to a
domestic violence call at a
Lovell residence.
• r LPD received a report of
a tornado that touched
down near Lovell Lake
at about 3:18 p.m. The
LPD also received infor-
mation from the Nation-
al Weather Service that
a tornado touched down
near mile marker 220.
They received another
report of three tornados
headed toward Greybull
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A twister was spotted near Lovell Lake, several
miles outside of Lovell on Thursday, Aug. 12.
a few minutes later.
Aug. 14: Officers respond-
ed to a report of an ongoing
domestic dispute at a loca-
tion in Lovell. They were
unable to locate the subject
the caller was complaining
about.
Aug. 15-" Deputies wrote a
19-year-old juvenile a tick-
et for MIP after a traffic
stop in Lovell. The officer
noted a scent of alcohol dur-
ing the traffic stop, which
was initiated when the ve-
hicle crossed the centerline
of the road.
Aug, 16: Officers received a
report of a check fraud case
from a Lovell resident.
Sex in the ... county?
The Big Horn County Sheriffs Depart-
ment received the following calls for the
week of Aug. 8-16, 2010:
Aug. 8: Deputies responded to a residence
in Deaver for a report of a domestic situa-
tion where one of the subjects was moving
out of the home. Deputies confiscated a .44
magnum from one subject at the location.
Aug. 10: Deputies assisted Gary Young,
who was involved in a single-vehicle motor-
cycle accident near the Medicine Wheel.
Aug, 11: A deputy discovered two individu-
als allegedly naked and having sex next to
a vehicle in the middle of the road on Road
5 between Byron and Cowley. The deputy
gave the couple a warning and sent them
home.
Aug. 14: Deputies received a report of a
possible drunk driver in the Byron area.
Deputies responded and are investigating
the case.
Aug. 16: Deputies made contact with and
discussed a juvenile issue with family
members in the Deaver area.
Bi Horn Basin Outlook Weekend Outlook
Climate Almanac Normals for 08/19 to 08/23
Saturday, Aug. 21 • Cowley Town Park
Recreation Outlook
Live Band 5- 7 pm
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BIRTHS
We are interested in printing the births of
North Big Horn County babies. Please call
and personally report these births by con-
tacting the Chronicle at 548-2217.
Born to Elizabeth and John Sponsel at the
Powell Valley Hospital on August 10, 2010
at 11:07 p.m., a baby girl, Corbyn Jade
Sponsel weighing 6 Ibs. 13 oz. Her grand-
parents are Gene and Virginia Zeller, Dor-
othy Sponsel, Bessie Zeller, and the late
Clarence Zeller, and Palmer and the late
Ruth Reiten.
Born to Heather Cozzens and Michael Marti-
nelli at the Powell Valley Hospital on Au-
gust 11, 2010, 2010 at 4:04 a.m., a baby
boy, Ashton Nelson Martinelli weighing
5 Ibs. 0 oz. His grandparents are Penny
Cozzens, Nelson Crawley, Wilma and
Steve Egert.
Born to Sarah and Wayne Lowe at the Pew-
ell Valley Hospital on August 10, 2010
at 1:02 p.m., a baby boy, Sean Thomas
Lowe weighing 6 Ibs. 7 oz. His grandpar-
ents are Bernard and June Lowe, Sally
and Eric Garwood.
DEEDS
Warranty deeds issued from the Big Horn
County Clerk's office recenUy were:
Dexter M. Woodis, Sr. to Dexter M. Woodis, Jr.
and Lisa Woodis; Cowley Original Town
Block 44 Lot 4 (Part)
Samuel David Dausman and Carrie Hop-
kin Dausman to Donald B. Blakesly and
Jonna S. Blakesley; Byron Original Town
Block 22 Lot 1 (Part)
Trustco Management, Inc., President Dan
Kennedy to Lovell Bible Church; Lovell
Original Town Block 18 Lot 2 (Part)
Sheriff's Deed
Big Horn County Sheriff Kenneth G. Blackburn
to Bank of Wyoming; T55N R94W Sec.
34 Lot 1 (Part), Lot 4 (Part), Lot 6 (Part),
T55N R94W E2NE4 (Part), T55N R94W
NW4NW4 Sec. 35 (Part)
CIRCUIT COURT
Persons fined in the Fifth Judicial Circuit
Court in Lovell before Judge Thomas Har-
rington recently were:
Todd Banks, 52, obtain property by false pre-
tenses, bound over
Israel Silva, 21, Property destruction, bound
over, criminal entry, bound over
Alejandro Garcia, 24, seat belt violation, fined
$25
James Nicholson, 24, left side mirror required,
fined $20
Megan K. Banks, 19, follow too close, fined
$50
Jacob Bassett, 28, larceny under $1000, fined
$780, $500 suspended, 120 days in jail,
60 days suspended
Shane Michael Kannard, 34, 62 mph in a 45,
fined $138
Simeon A. McDonald, 33, failure to stop, fined
$110
Casey R. Pickett, 19, pass when free from traf-
fic, fined $60
Thomas D. Kleiner, 51, battery: household
member, fined $690, 30 days in jail, 20
suspended
Luke E. Steensen, 23, drive while license is
suspended, fined $540
Billy Thomas Kleiner, 17, larceny under $1000,
restitution $4, 6 months probation, 15
days in jail (suspended)
Luke E. Steensen, 23, drive while license is
suspended, fined $790,30 days in jail, (20
days suspended), 6 months probation
Kevin J. Harris, 38, seat belt violation, fined
$25
Francisco Pena, 26, pedestrian under the in-
fluence of alcohol or controlled substance,
fined $240 ($100 suspended), 6 months
probation, 2 days in jail
Kendra R. Daniel, 30, 35 mph in a 30, fined
$55
For speeding in a 65 mph zone:
Dugnymsate Subphasri, 33, 87 mph, fined
$96
Challis R. Williams, 23, 78 mph, fined $69
Teresa A. Olson, 50, 80 mph fined $75
Cameron J. Benedict, 45, 79 mph, fined $72
Darwin D. Hostelley, 49, 76 mph, fined $63
Adrin L. Castillo, 33, 74 mph, fined $57
Russell W. Kirkland, 31, 77 mph, fined $66
Roxana Moayer, 26, 78 mph, fined $69
Daniel J. Swihart, 38, 75 mph, fined $60
Neal C. LaFever, 66, 90 mph, fined $105
Christy N. Bird, 33, 77 mph, fined $66
Diana R. Copp, 56, 75 mph, fined $70
Mark I. Lopez, 39, 81 mph, fined $88
Laura L. Campbell, 36, 75 mph, fined $70
Matthew D. Olinski, 33, 77 mph, fined $76
Craig P. May, 33, 74 mph, fined $67
Vernon G. Hanway, 47, 80 mph, fined $85
Gary R. Chatwin, 47, 92 mph, fined $121
Rodney Hotham, 47, 91 mph, fined $118
Radha Neelavannan, 42, 85 mph, fined $100
William Wiemer, 54, 74 mph, fined $67
Terry S. Rohan, 57, 75 mph, fined $70
Charles D. Wetz, 58, 79 mph, fined $82
Charles V. Quanz, 39, 84 mph, fined $97
Melinda D. Hunder, 21, 74 mph, fined $67
Michael C. Edwards, 45, 77 mph, fined $76
Steven R. Drugan, 39, 85 mph, fined $90
Bobby O. Garcia, 38, 75 mph, fined $70
Burt R. Lindsay, 35, 86 mph, fined $103
James F. Tye, 66, 75 mph, fined $70
Adam E. Lawrence, 34, 74 mph, fined $67
Lee G. Ozbirn, 51, 76 mph, fined $73
Edward P. Souto, 49, 83 mph, fined $94
Peter J. Gaudet, 68, 76 mph, fined $73
Joe A. Gilley, 40, 70 mph, fined $25
Gary A. Hansen, 45, 75 mph, fined $70
Steven E. Fisher, 49, 76 mph, fined $73
Michael R. Sosa, 16, 92 mph, fined $121
Gi Loren Lantow, 54, 75 mph, fined $70
Ki T. Kim, 66, 80 mph, fined $85
David R. Wilson, 44, 80 mph, fined $85
Fred A. Graumann, 44, 78 mph, fined $79
Dana R. Hunter, 53, 79 mph, fined $82
Bala J. Vangala, 30, drive on right side of road-
..... way, fined $60 .... :vr"::Miffal L. Bbw{'e'191 75 mph, fined $70
Paul R. Chase, 44, follow too close, fined $60 Lace M. Strlu, 25, 75 mph, fined $70 '
Allison D. Bottenhagen, 43, no registration and Stanley F. Grove, 44, 79 mph, fined $82
failure to display tabs, fned $60 Terry D. Scholz, 42, 79 mph, fined $82
Robert E. Wagner, 48, no passing zones: obey Gregory Lewis, 28, 79 mph, fined $82
signs and markings, fined $60 Braylynn Flick, 18, 91 mph, fined $118
Robert E. Wagner, 48, 54 mph in a 45, fined Brian E. Wiles, 34, 81 mph, fined $388
$60
Glenn R. Lindahl, 61, 79 mph, fined $82 •
Melanie A. Fitzgerald, 29, 79 mph, fined $82
Improvements to John Blue Road
The Bureau of Land Management Cody
Field Office have begun making improve-
ments to the John Blue Road east of Lovell.
Originally scheduled to begin in late July,
the project began Aug. 16 due to contractor
equipment delays.
The John Blue Road, located approxi-
mately 15 miles east of Lovell, will be closed
during the road improvements. Repairs are
expected to be completed in mid-September.
Repairs will include the removal of rock
outcrops and stabilization and smoothing of
the road. The closure during repairs is ne-
cessitated by the narrowness and steepness
of the John Blue Road. A barricade will be
placed at the bottom of the road.
For updates on the road repairs, contact
the Cody Field Office at 307-578-5900 or the
Wind River/Bighorn Basin District Office at
307-347-5100.
Big Horn County Long Range Forecast
Thursday
A few
thunderstorms
89 / 58
Friday
Mostly sunny
end warm
90 / 58
Saturday
Very warm,
looking dry
92 / 60
Sunday
Chance of
thunderstorms
89 / 59
Monday
Isolated
thunderstorms,
milder
83 / 58
Temperatures through this weekend will be warm and very nice. Enjoy
some great weather conditions. Thunderstorm chances are also small
through Saturday. A little better chance of storms though does
develop on Sunday. Conditions also look to be e little cooler and
breezy to windy.
Lover
Record HigWLow 101 n 1981,36in 1945 Recorcl High/L0w 99 n1976 38 n!976
Average Prectp,
Record 24hr. Precip. 0.89" in 1972 Record 24hr. Precip. 0.52" in 1965
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Fdday 6:25 AM 8:08 PM
Saturday 6:t6AM 0:07 PM
Sunday 6:27 AM 8:05 PM
Monday 6:16 AM 8:20 PM
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WEATHERJOuRNAL
Date H L Prec.
Aug. 11 89 58 .00
Aug.12 82 58 ,02
Aug. 13 70 48 .03
Aug.14 84 52 .00
Aug.15 75 50 ,00
Aug.16 79 50 .00
Aug. 17 87 49 ,00
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