The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after a body was discovered Sunday afternoon near a dirt road north of Rock Springs. The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Colter Wesley Watsabaugh who had been living and working in Rock Springs prior to his death, which has been ruled a homicide. A suspect, whose identity has not been released, has been taken into custody. The Sheriff’s Office has asked for the public’s help in locating a vehicle possibly related to the investigation that they believe may have been abandoned somewhere in the region. The vehicle is a black 2004 Honda Pilot with Wyoming license plates 4-44200, though it’s possible the plates have been removed. If found, please do not touch the vehicle and instead contact the Sheriff’s detective division at 307-922-5340. “We have every reason to believe this was an isolated incident, the suspect is currently in custody, and we have no further reason to believe there is any ongoing threat to the public,” shares Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Jason Mower. “We hope to provide further updates and details as our investigation unfolds.”
