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Press Release: Wheatland Middle School Incident Update from Platte Co Sheriff David Russell
March 13, 2025
At approximately 12:00 PM, the school resource officer for Platte County School District #1 received a report regarding a possible weapon on school grounds. In response, local law enforcement agencies quickly mobilized, including 7 Deputy Sheriffs, 1 Wheatland Police Officer, and 1 Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper, all of whom promptly arrived at the scene by 12:04 PM.
Upon arrival, law enforcement personnel swiftly took action to assess and resolve the situation. After conducting interviews with individuals involved, it was determined that the report stemmed from an unclear conversation. No specific details regarding the source of the conversation could be confirmed.
A secondary search of the school was conducted to ensure the safety of students and staff. We are pleased to report that no weapon was found, and there is no immediate threat to the school or the community.
We would like to extend our gratitude to all the agencies who assisted in the response: the Wyoming Highway Patrol, the Wheatland Police Department, and our local law enforcement. We also thank Wheatland Middle School and the Platte County School District #1 for their cooperation and support.
Please be reminded that reports of this nature are taken very seriously. We will continue to use every available option to ensure the safety of our youth and community.
FORMER WHEATLAND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER ARRESTED

THE PLATTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE EXECUTED A SEARCH WARRANT ON MARCH 11, 2025 AT A PLATTE COUNTY RESIDENCE IN RELATION TO AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION AND AN ARREST WAS MADE. FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED AS THE CASE MOVES FORWARD. DETAILS ARE LIMITED DUE TO THE WYOMING STATE STATUES UNTIL THE SUSPECT IS BOUND OVER TO DISTRICT COURT.
ACCORDING TO THE INITIAL APPEARANCE, FORMER WHEATLAND HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND TEACHER EVAN BRADLEY IS ACCUSED IN THE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN AND IS BEING HELD ON A $500,000 CASH BOND HE IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD IN THE PLATTE COUNTY JAIL. ONCE WE RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION WE WILL POST MORE ON THIS STORY.
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