A disturbing trend of individuals possessing firearms while dealing in illicit substances continues to plague our community. Adam Lee Godwin, a 35-year-old man from Sheridan, Wyoming, has fallen victim to this trend. He was recently sentenced to 79 months of imprisonment for being an unlawful user of a controlled substance in possession of a firearm and for possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine.
According to court documents, Godwin was arrested on April 13, 2021, after agents from the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office went to a residence in Sheridan, Wyoming, to locate him and execute an outstanding state arrest warrant. While executing the warrant, officers recovered 2.1 ounces of methamphetamine and a firearm. This seizure highlights the dangers posed by individuals who choose to combine illicit substances with firearms.
Godwin pled guilty to the charges on December 15, 2021, and was subsequently sentenced by Federal District Court Judge Nancy D. Freudenthal on March 7, 2022. In addition to his prison sentence, Godwin was ordered to serve three years of supervised release, to be served concurrently to a state sentence. He was also required to pay a $200 assessment.
The investigation into Godwin’s activities was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jonathon C. Coppom, who emphasized the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions.
Godwin’s case serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of combining illicit substances with firearms. As our community continues to grapple with this issue, it is essential that we work together to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
The following are the key details of Godwin’s case:
Defendant: Adam Lee Godwin
Criminal Charges: Being an unlawful user of a controlled substance in possession of a firearm and possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine
City and State: Sheridan, Wyoming
Arrest Date: April 13, 2021
Sentencing Date: March 7, 2022
Sentence: 79 months of imprisonment and three years of supervised release
Assessment: $200
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Key Facts
- State: Wyoming
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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