Weston County Clerk Arrested on Felony Election-Related Charges

Becky Hadlock faces two felony charges related to the 2024 election, as a civil trial over her removal from office is set to begin next week.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 10:14pm

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A highly stylized, fragmented painting depicting a voting booth or ballot box in motion, with overlapping geometric shapes and waves of dark blue, slate grey, and muted red colors, conveying a sense of disruption and uncertainty around the electoral process.The arrest of a county clerk on election-related felony charges raises urgent questions about the integrity of the voting process in Weston County.Newcastle Today

Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock was arrested on Wednesday on two felony charges related to election procedures. The charges, which carry up to 5 years in prison and $10,000 in fines each, come as Hadlock is also set to defend her fitness for office in a civil trial starting next Monday. Hadlock's attorney confirmed the arrest and initial court appearance, where she was released on a $3,000 signature bond.

Why it matters

The arrest of a county clerk on election-related felony charges is a serious development that raises concerns about the integrity of the electoral process in Weston County. As the civil trial over Hadlock's potential removal from office is set to begin, the criminal charges add another layer of complexity and scrutiny to the ongoing saga.

The details

Hadlock faces one charge of violation of the election code by an official and another charge of falsifying election documents. The Natrona County District Attorney's Office is serving as the special prosecutor on the felony case. Hadlock's attorney had anticipated the arrest, citing a conversation with the Natrona DA's office. Meanwhile, Hadlock is also set to defend her fitness for office in a civil trial starting next Monday in Weston County District Court, after the state's attorney general sought to remove her from her position.

  • Hadlock was arrested on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
  • Hadlock had an initial court appearance on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, where she was released on a $3,000 signature bond.
  • Hadlock's civil trial over her potential removal from office is set to begin on Monday, April 14, 2026.

The players

Becky Hadlock

The Weston County Clerk who was arrested on two felony election-related charges.

Ryan Semerad

Hadlock's attorney, who works for the Casper-based law firm Fuller and Semerad LLC.

Bryan Colvard

The Weston County Sheriff who confirmed the details of Hadlock's arrest.

Chuck Gray

The Wyoming Secretary of State, who has been a vocal critic of Hadlock and has accused her of either lying about or misrepresenting the results of a post-election audit.

Christopher Knapp

A Wyoming state representative who had subpoenaed Hadlock to testify at a legislative proceeding, which she failed to attend.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.