Department News

Sergeant Matt Brilakis Retires
December 22, 2022
Sgt. Matthew Brilakis retired from the Powell Police Department on Nov. 20 after 15 years in the Powell Police Department, and 36 total years in Law Enforcement.

Powell Police Receive New Body Armor
May 31, 2022
City of Powell law enforcement officers received all new body armor capable of withstanding rifle fire. The armor was presented on Tuesday from a charity organization

Powell Police Sergeant Receives Lifesaving Award
November 17, 2021
Sergeant Alquist was awarded the Powell Police Lifesaving Award on November 15, 2021

Powell Police Officers receive Life Saving Award
September 7, 2021
Powell Police Officers Bennett and Davis receive Lifesaving Award

Communications Supervisor celebrates 30th Anniversary with Powell Police
August 31, 2021
Communications Supervisor Bobbie Colvin was recently honored for 30 years of dedicated service to the City of Powell.

Powell PD’s newest recruit brings metro experience
July 25, 2021
David Salters was recently sworn in as a Patrol Officer for the City of Powell

Powell Police Department welcomes new Sergeant
May 9, 2021
Sean Alquist was recently promoted to Police Sergeant at a ceremony held at Powell City Hall on April 30, 2021

New officer brings experience in law enforcement, military service
March 11, 2021
Ryan Davis is the Powell Police Department’s newest officer. Prior to coming to Powell, he served as a deputy with the Amador County, California, Sheriff’s Office.

Powell police officers grow beards to raise funds for Special Olympics Wyoming
February 23, 2021
For 10 months out of the year, Powell police officers are prohibited from growing beards. But in January and February, they’re allowed to sport some additional facial hair as part of a fundraising effort for Special Olympics Wyoming.

Lieutenant and Sergeants Promoted
February 10, 2021
On 2/10/2021 the Powell Police Department held a promotion ceremony at City Hall on Wednesday, February 10th. Officer Dustin DelBiaggio was promoted to Sergeant. Matt McCaslin was promoted to Lieutenant. Matthew Brilakis was also promoted to Sergeant.

Officers create one of a kind birthday
October 27, 2020
Officer create one of a kind birthday for local girl.

Law enforcement raising funds for Special Olympics
July 23, 2020
While the 2020 Special Olympics Wyoming State Summer Games were canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions, law enforcement agencies around the state have continued to support the organization.

New officer joins Powell Police Department
September 12, 2019
Dustin DelBiaggio is the newest officer to join the Powell Police Department.

Departments faces off in beard challenge for Special Olympics
March 20, 2019
The Cody and Powell police department’s Donate to Insulate fundraiser was a success. Cody’s group of bearded officers raised $4,690 for the Wyoming Special Olympics. A total of more than $6,800 was raised for the organization by the two departments.

Arthritis forces retirement of police K-9
May 12, 2019
One of the Powell Police Department’s drug detecting K-9s has been forced into retirement after suffering from severe arthritis.

Powell officer helped run torch to Special Olympic games
July 26, 2018
Powell Police Officer Matt Koritnik joined with law enforcement representatives from across the country to run the final leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run to the recent Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle.

Search Warrant Executed
March 14, 2015
On 3/14/15 at approximately 1500 hrs., a search warrant was executed at a residence
located in the 300 block of North Cheyenne St, Powell, Wyoming.

Attempted Abduction
May 28, 2014
On 05/28/14 at approximately 9:18 p.m., two 12 year old females reported an attempted
abduction in Powell, WY.