Section 7-8-101 - Arrest by Private Person.

WY Stat § 7-8-101 (2019) (N/A)
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7-8-101. Arrest by private person.

(a) A person who is not a peace officer may arrest another for:

(i) A felony committed in his presence;

(ii) A felony which has been committed, even though not in his presence, if he has probable cause to believe the person to be arrested committed it; or

(iii) The following misdemeanors committed in his presence:

(A) A misdemeanor theft offense defined by W.S. 6-3-402; or

(B) A misdemeanor property destruction offense defined by W.S. 6-3-201.