Wyoming Department of Corrections

The Wyoming Department of Corrections has appointed a new Deputy Warden.

A press release from the Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC) announced that Major Timothy Rysell graduated with distinction from the National Polygraph Academy.

Luke Thomas Young, the 'Person of Interest' in the double-homicide that occurred in the late evening hours of August 9, 2022, was a participant in a work release program, but had an active warrant issued for his arrest.

During separate searches, authorities found methamphetamine, a stolen revolver, a large sum of U.S. currency, multiple cell phones, and drug paraphernalia consistent with that used to use and distribute illegal drugs.

Two Wyoming Department of Corrections K9 Officers won awards during the United States Police Canine Association Region 14 Annual Certification.

The Wyoming Department of Corrections has appointed Neicole Molden as the new warden for the Wyoming State Penitentiary starting Dec. 17.

The Wyoming Department of Corrections reported a COVID-19 outbreak of 116 cases at the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution in Torrington.

The Wyoming Department of Corrections recently announced a new Deputy Director of the facility, Heather Babbitt.

Belden was convicted of first-degree murder in Lincoln County on Dec. 4, 2000.

Additionally, six inmates and 10 staff members at the Wyoming Medium Correctional institution in Torrington tested positive for the virus. More than 800 tests were conducted there.

No positive results were reported at the Wyoming Honor Farm in Riverton.

Torrington police and the Wyoming Department of Corrections are investigating.