Thermopolis Man Charged in Laramie County With Felony Meth Possession

A 57-year-old Thermopolis man is being held on a $5,000 cash bond after being charged in Laramie County with felony possession of methamphetamine.

Felony Warrant

According to a booking sheet, on Thursday, March 27, Richard Joseph Hamm was transported to the Laramie County Detention Center by the Natrona County Sheriff's Office on a Circuit Court warrant for felony possession of methamphetamine, a crime punishable by up to seven years in prison, up to a $15,000 fine, or both.

Judge TJ Forwood signed the warrant on March 3, 2025.

Bond Set at $5K Cash

On Friday, March 28, Hamm was seen in Circuit Court in front of Judge Sean C. Chambers on the charge.

Hamm's bond was set at $5,000 cash and his preliminary hearing was scheduled for Monday, April 7, at 11 a.m.

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