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🌱 What Gillette police and deputies handled in yesterday’s crime reports
Gillette, Wyoming Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning to you Gillette! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Gillette police and deputies handled in yesterday’s crime reports
- How a 21-year-old Gillette server is fighting breast cancer head-on
- Gillette man’s Colorado trip ends in deadly, unexplained shooting spree
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 50 degrees.
- Thursday: A t-storm in the p.m.; breezy, temps: high: 78, low: 52.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• C17 Crime Clips for Tuesday, June 2 (county17.com) — Law enforcement in Gillette and Campbell County reported several notable incidents from yesterday, including a cocaine arrest after a traffic stop, a DUI arrest of a 68-year-old driver, and a domestic battery citation involving teenage siblings. These brief crime clips come directly from Gillette Police Department and Campbell County Sheriff’s Office reports to keep residents informed. 
• How 21-year-old Ambrosia Johnson is navigating life with breast cancer (county17.com) — A 21-year-old Gillette woman is undergoing aggressive treatment for estrogen-driven breast cancer while continuing to work, stay active, and lean on local support. She and her mother are sharing their experience to encourage other young people to watch for symptoms, seek second opinions, and not ignore changes in their bodies. Their story also highlights community backing, including donations to help with her journey.
• Suspect in Montrose shooting died of self-inflicted gunshot (gjsentinel.com) — A part-time Gillette resident was identified as the man who died from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot after a series of shootings in Montrose, Colorado. Police say he recently bought a handgun and ammunition in Gillette before traveling south, and investigators are still working with his family and victims to understand what led to the violence.
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Stephen Gamble Of Sheridan HS To Attend Hutchinson CC For Livestock Judging (sheridanmedia.com)
- News – Page 1408 (sheridanmedia.com)
Ok Gillette! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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