CASPER, Wyo. — Four individuals have been sentenced in Wyoming for various offenses, including drug trafficking and public lands violations. These sentences, announced by the U.S. Justice Department for the District of Wyoming, highlight the ongoing efforts to combat drug distribution and enforce public safety regulations in the region.

Drug Trafficking Sentences

Nebraska Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Distribution

Gregorio Guerra, 33, from Melbeta, Nebraska, received a five-year prison sentence followed by four years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Authorities discovered 470 grams of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in Guerra’s vehicle during a traffic stop near Cheyenne on February 9, 2024.

The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), in collaboration with the Nebraska Western Intelligence Narcotics Group (WING), identified Guerra as a methamphetamine distributor operating in the Scottsbluff, Nebraska area. He was indicted on May 16, 2024, pleaded guilty on October 31, 2024, and was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson on January 21, 2025.

Agencies involved in the investigation include the DCI, WING, Wyoming Highway Patrol, and the Cheyenne Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Z. Seth Griswold prosecuted the case.

Colorado Man Sentenced for Fentanyl and Cocaine Conspiracy

Eddie Meliton Martinez, 55, of Fort Garland, Colorado, was sentenced to over seven years in prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and cocaine. Investigations by DCI revealed that Martinez supplied drugs to individuals redistributing them in Casper, Wyoming.

The conspiracy took place between January 1, 2023, and September 13, 2023, with Martinez operating out of Denver, Colorado. He was indicted on May 16, 2024, pleaded guilty on November 1, 2024, and was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Kelly H. Rankin on January 21, 2025. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mackenzie R. Morrison prosecuted the case.

Wyoming Woman Sentenced for Methamphetamine Distribution

Bobbi King, also known as Bobbi Arnold, 58, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, was sentenced to five and a half years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

In May 2024, DCI agents surveilled King’s residence and gathered evidence linking her to drug trafficking. Following a search warrant, authorities seized drugs from her truck and home. King admitted to distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl to several individuals in the Cheyenne area.

King was indicted on September 18, 2024, pleaded guilty on November 8, 2024, and was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Kelly H. Rankin on January 24, 2025.

Public Lands Violations

Montana Man Sentenced for Driving Offenses in Yellowstone National Park

Matthew K. Burden, 44, of West Yellowstone, Montana, faced penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol and operating a vehicle without due care in Yellowstone National Park. His actions violated safety regulations concerning wildlife, traffic, and environmental conditions.

Burden was sentenced to seven days in jail, fined $1,550, and placed on two years of unsupervised probation. During this period, he is prohibited from entering Yellowstone National Park. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Ariel Calmes and sentenced by U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephanie A. Hambrick on January 23, 2025.

Ongoing Efforts to Maintain Public Safety

These sentences underscore the coordinated efforts of federal and state agencies to address drug-related crimes and protect public lands. Agencies such as the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation, the Nebraska Western Intelligence Narcotics Group, and the Wyoming Highway Patrol play a critical role in ensuring safety and accountability.

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