Laramie County's Operation Ruffian Nabs Seven Fugitives

The Laramie County Sheriff's Office says it arrested seven local residents in an enforcement effort labeled as "Operation Ruffian"

That's according to a post on the agency's Facebook page. In the words of the post

Our Criminal Investigation Division, along with and Day and Night Patrol shifts teamed up for a successful warrant roundup, pulling seven fugitives off the streets of Laramie County!

Excellent teamwork led to safely apprehending these individuals.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law."

Those arrested included Jahmela Banks, want for failing to appear on an orginal charge of possession/manufacture/ delivery [above photo]

Laramie County Sheriff's Office via Facebool

Daniel Abeyta [ABOVE] was arrested for failure to appear on an original charge of interference with a peace officer

Laramie County Sheriff's Office via Facebook

Thomas Richardson {Above] was wanted for failure to appear on an original charge of no insurance and driving under suspension.

William Church [above photo} was wanted for Failure To Comply, violation of a protection order

Christopher Butterfield [above photo] was wanted for Failure to Comply and Felony possession of meth

Shane Crozier [above photo] was wanted for Failure To Comply on an original charge of burglary

Also arrested was James Butterfield, whose photo was not available, He was arrested for Failure to appear.

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Source: Laramie County Sheriff’s Office Announces ‘Operation Ruffian’ Arrests [Photos]

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