CASPER, Wyo. — A Casper woman arrested Tuesday has been charged in a federal complaint with the arson last spring of the Wellspring Health Access Clinic, according to a U.S. Justice Department release.
Lorna Roxanne Green, 22, is charged with arson of a facility engaged in interstate commerce. The clinic intended to offer services of OB/GYN care, gender-affirming care, and abortion procedures.
Green will make her initial appearance before United States Magistrate Judge Kelly H. Rankin on March 23 at 9 a.m. in Cheyenne.
Around 3:49 a.m. on May 25, 2022, Casper Police Department officers responded to a call for suspicious activity at the clinic, the release said.
Officers observed smoke coming from the east side of the building and dispatched the Casper Fire Department, which responded and extinguished the fire.
Through witness accounts and video surveillance, investigators identified a suspect who had gained entry by breaking a window, pouring gasoline in the facility, then leaving just prior to the reporting party calling in suspicious activity.
On March 3, 2023, the Casper Police Department, with the assistance of an anonymous donor, issued a press release soliciting the public for leads in the case, with an additional $10,000 reward. Shortly thereafter, several tipsters identified a potential suspect, which led to the filing of charges after additional investigation.
“Every tip received was shared with and evaluated by cooperating law enforcement partners from the Casper Police Department, FBI, and ATF,” said United States Attorney Nicholas Vassallo. “Several tips from the public and the hard work of the investigators were instrumental in identifying and arresting Lorna Green.”
Casper Police Chief Keith McPheeters said the FBI and the ATF worked hand in hand with city detectives and provided significant resources throughout the lengthy investigation.
“The progress we’ve made in this complicated investigation is a perfect example of the strong working relationships we have with our Federal Law Enforcement partners,” McPheeters said.
