Apr 22, 2024

Man who was stabbed in the Panhandle arrested for Wyoming warrant

Posted Apr 22, 2024 3:07 PM

Kimball County Sheriff's Department

  Kimball, Neb - On April 18, 2024 the Kimball County Sheriff’s Office responded to Kimball Health Services in reference to a stab wound. Upon further investigation, it was determined that Michael Hammond Jr was wanted out of Campbell County, Wyoming on numerous charges. It was determined the stab wound had occurred in Campbell County, Wyoming. Kimball County Sheriff’s Office worked with Wyoming DCI. Hammond was then transported to Regional West Medical Center for treatment.

After his release from Regional West Medical Center, Hammond was arrested by Scottsbluff Police Department for the Wyoming warrant that included Attempted First-Degree Murder, Strangulation of a Household Member and Assault. A family member who transported Hammond to Kimball Health Services was Kevin Bolejack who was arrested by the Kimball County Sheriff’s Office