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Sexual Assault Charge Dismissed in Casper Due to Double Jeopardy Concerns, Judge Rules

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CASPER, Wyo. — Prosecutors have dropped a sexual assault charge against a Casper man after a judge highlighted concerns regarding double jeopardy, which could have been violated if the state proceeded with a retrial based on the same evidence. The decision was influenced by a prior split jury verdict, necessitating the dismissal to comply with constitutional protections. Marcus Dean Grayson was initially indicted last summer facing allegations of first-degree and second-degree sexual assault, stemming from a singular incident. These charges were presented in different theories but were grounded on the same set of facts. During … Read more

Casper Man Acquitted of Felony Charge in Police Scuffle, Found Guilty on Lesser Count

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CASPER, Wyo. — In a verdict that concluded a heated trial involving a physical altercation with a law enforcement officer, a Casper man was acquitted of felony interference but was found guilty of a lesser misdemeanor offense. The incident, which occurred last summer, resulted in injury to Casper Police Department’s Officer Aaron Trujillo, who suffered a broken fibula. Anthony Steven Roy, 41, faced charges stemming from an encounter that escalated into a physical confrontation with Trujillo. While Roy was cleared of the felony charge after a jury deliberation that lasted approximately two and a half … Read more

Casper Police Face New Lawsuit Alleging Violation of Civil Rights After Forceful Home Entry and Arrest

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Casper, WY — Weeks after a judgment against a Casper police officer for violating a woman’s rights in 2020, another lawsuit has surfaced, claiming that two officers from the same department breached the civil rights of a local man during an incident in 2022. According to the federal lawsuit, the altercation, which occurred in the early hours of March 5, 2022, was captured on body camera footage and involved officers Jon Ramsay and Craig Burns. The complaint alleges that after receiving calls about Brenton Eckerson’s disruptive behavior, which included damaging a neighbor’s property, Officers Ramsay … Read more

Casper Man Found Guilty of Second-Degree Homicide in Dramatic Stabbing Case: Sentencing to Follow

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CASPER, Wyo. – A Casper man has been found guilty of second-degree homicide in the stabbing death of Ryan Schroeder in 2021. After less than four hours of deliberation, the jury reached a verdict. Justin Armando Marquez, 42, took the stand in his own defense on Friday, tearfully claiming that he had stabbed Schroeder, his longtime friend, in self-defense on June 26, 2021. During the trial, state prosecutors presented evidence that tied Marquez to Schroeder’s death. The district attorney reminded the jury of Marquez’s initial denial of any knowledge of Schroeder’s whereabouts during an interview … Read more