A Gillette man is in custody for allegedly stabbing his brother-in-law in the lobby of a Motel 6 in Clarkston, Washington, where the victim was working as a manager.

Thomas Krogman, 68, is accused of attempted first-degree murder of his wife’s brother, Daniel Henry, 72, who formerly lived in Wyoming.

Krogman was taken into custody Wednesday by the Gillette Police Department with about 25 officers responding, said Deputy Chief of Police Brent Wasson, adding that Krogman was apprehended without incident.

Krogman made his initial appearance Thursday afternoon before Campbell County Circuit Court Judge Paul Phillips.

He also declined to waive extradition to Washington and asked to remain in Wyoming and meet with his attorney.

When asked what he did for a living, Krogman said he was a “coa

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