500 Pounds Of Fees On Streets: Horrific Scenes of Destruction in Wyoming City

Casper, Wyoming, has found itself grappling with an unprecedented homelessness crisis, as approximately 200 homeless individuals have taken over the city, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Mayor Bruce Knell recently shed light on the dire situation, describing how the homeless population has wreaked havoc on vacant motels and left hundreds of pounds of waste strewn across the city.

One of the most alarming incidents involved homeless individuals squatting at the Econo Lodge motel, causing property damage surpassing that caused by a previous flood that led to the motel’s closure. The city condemned the property, and the bank that owns it was forced to board it up, deeming it inhabitable and unsafe.

Mayor Knell expressed his concern, stating, “It’s like nothing I’ve ever seen. It’s third-world country stuff happening in Casper, Wyoming.” He emphasized that litigation and arrests alone cannot resolve the issue, but he acknowledged the need for more effective tools to address the problem of squatting.

Casper’s city staff has been burdened with the grim task of cleaning up around 500 pounds of human waste in the downtown area, where many homeless individuals congregate. Some homeless residents have set up makeshift camps in local parks and along bike paths, while others have resorted to sleeping in their cars.

Tragically, homelessness-related crime has surged in Casper, the second most populated city in Wyoming. Mayor Knell attributed this to the desperation that drives people to commit unlawful acts when left without shelter or resources.


A contributing factor to the crisis is the presence of a homeless shelter in the city that draws individuals seeking refuge. However, some of them are subsequently denied entry or expelled due to various factors, such as substance abuse or mental illness, which cause them to be unable or unwilling to adhere to shelter rules. As a result, they remain on the streets, further straining the community and law enforcement.

Casper is not alone in facing a daunting homelessness challenge. Cities across the United States, including New York City, have been grappling with the issue. In January, New York City reported over 4,000 individuals without shelter, marking an 18% increase from the previous year. The city’s shelter population also surpassed 100,000, reflecting the ongoing struggle to manage an influx of migrants.

New York Post

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