It is said that a thrift store in Casper, Wyoming, does not judge a book based on its cover and staff.
While ringing the donation, staff from a treasure thrift store rescued on the Wyoming Rescue Mission came across a 315-page book tied to red leather.
When I opened the book, I realized that the staff were police dockets dating back to 1904.
There are no ancient manuscripts written by famous mathematicians discovered by scientists
Police dockets documented various crimes in Casper and looked at various fines after court costs.
Workers on a thrift store staff in Casper, Wyoming have discovered police dockets since 1904. The Leather Book recorded historical crimes. (Wyoming Rescue Mission)
Some of the crimes committed a century ago mentioned attackers who protect prostitutes – punished with a $100 fine – today, crimes punished in prison for up to a year, or up to 1,000 new ones Dollar fines, for example York.
Riding a horse while drunk was on horseback was fined $4.10.
Others include disrupting peace and carrying deadly weapons.
Wyoming Rescue Mission Community Engagement Coordinator Adam Flack told Fox News Digital that the docket has been returned to the city of Casper and the Casper Police Department.
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“The docket has a rich history and offers a fascinating glimpse into the early crime and daily events that the dedicated police officers of the time faced,” Flack said.
One of the Dockett crimes said he was fined $100 for maintaining a prostitution home and was fined $4.10 for riding a horse while drunk. (Wyoming Rescue Mission)
Flack added: “Many things have changed, but many of the challenges remain the same, but “riding while drunk” would no longer refer to the horse’s boredom.”
The Wyoming Rescue Mission shared its findings in a Facebook post along with photos from the Casper Police Station.
In the post, Casper Police Chief Keith McFeaters shared the importance of the discovery.
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“The history of every organization is an important aspect of its culture and its future. We ensure that this record of our history is preserved with honor and dignity,” McFeaters said.
Police dockets have been returned to the city of Casper and the Casper Police Department in Wyoming. (Wyoming Rescue Mission)
Executive Director Brad Hopkins spoke with Fox News Digital about the discovery.
“It’s incredible that our amazing rescued treasure thrift store staff have been able to recognize such a historic treasure,” Hopkins said.
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The National Archives maintains historical law enforcement records related to federal law enforcement agencies and courts from the 1790s to the early 2000s.
