🌱 Local Charged With Three Felonies + Visit Casper Marketing Co-op

Hey, neighbors! It's Saturday in Casper and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in the community.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Cloudy with a shower or two. High: 55 Low: 42.
• Sunday: Cloudy. High: 58 Low: 40.

Here are the top three stories in Casper today:

1. A Casper resident has been charged with three new felonies while awaiting a sentence for felony drug possession. In January, a confidential source identified Timothy Gaffield as a methamphetamine and fentanyl distributor, and agents surveilled him at a motel where they observed known drug users coming and going from his room. Police searched his home with a warrant and found 12.7 grams of methamphetamine. Gaffield’s bond was set at $50,000 by Assistant District Attorney Stephanie Arrache for the “severity of the drug epidemic in Casper.” (Oil City News)
2. A Casper Re-entry Center (CRC) resident has been found after escaping earlier in the week. On Monday, Brittany Kern checked out of the center for an appointment and failed to return. Natrona County Sheriff’s Office reported Kern as an escapee at approximately 10:20 p.m. that same day. Kern was sentenced to CRC in December of 2022 after her probation was revoked for possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, and had a projected release date of August 2023. (Oil City News)
3. Calling all local business owners: Visit Casper is launching a new Marketing Co-op! The program is looking to increase tourism in the Casper area by partnering with tourism-driving businesses in Natrona County. Winners will receive $2,500 of marketing funds that must be delegated toward Paid Social, Statics Ads, Local Billboards, or a 1/4 Page Ad in Visit Casper Visitor’s Guide. Applications are due by May 29 and winners will be selected by mid-June. For questions or to apply, email Wayne@VisitCasper.com (K2 Radio)

Today and tomorrow in Casper:

Saturday, May 13

• 4th Annual Bike And Car Show At Horseshoe Bar and Grill (10:00 AM)
• Suite Surrender At Stage III Community Theatre (7:30 PM)

Sunday, May 14

• Mother's Day Brunch At Hogadon Lodge (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The University of Wyoming’s graduation day is today! All ceremonies will take place at the Arena-Auditorium and the events will also be available to livestream. See the full schedule here. (University of Wyoming via Instagram)
• The Wyoming Seminary’s String Ensemble and Choirs had a concert last week! The students performed pieces from historical composers, contemporary arrangements, and folk and musical theater tradition. See photos from the event. (Wyoming Seminary via Instagram)
• Looking to add a pair of friendly Dobermans to the family? Ahsoka and Tiva are looking for a forever home and are hoping to be adopted together, though it’s not a requirement. (Casper Humane Society via Facebook)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.