Beatrice Irene Willis, a 52-year-old woman from Ethete, Wyoming, has been sentenced to 65 months in prison for her role in distributing methamphetamine in the area. The sentencing took place on December 19th, 2023, in Cheyenne.
According to court documents, the Safe Trails Task Force, led by the FBI, received information that Willis was selling controlled substances from her residence in Ethete. On January 19th, agents conducted a controlled buy of two ounces of methamphetamine from Willis. During a follow-up interview, she admitted to regularly distributing controlled substances on the Wind River Indian Reservation.
The Safe Trails Task Force is a multi-agency effort that focuses on combating drug trafficking on the Wind River Indian Reservation and in surrounding communities. In addition to the FBI, task force members include the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, the Riverton Police Department, the Lander Police Department, the Wyoming Highway Patrol, and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.
Willis was indicted on May 16th and pleaded guilty on June 25th. Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy W. Gist prosecuted the case. The case number is 24-CR-00077.
Willis’s sentence includes three years of supervised release after serving her 65-month prison term. The Wind River Indian Reservation has been a focal point for the Safe Trails Task Force, which aims to identify and stop the distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl in the area.
The sentencing of Willis serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in rural communities. The Safe Trails Task Force will continue to work to dismantle drug trafficking networks and bring those responsible to justice.
Beatrice Irene Willis’s case is a stark reminder of the dangers of drug trafficking and the importance of law enforcement efforts to combat it. The sentencing of Willis will likely be seen as a significant victory for law enforcement in the area.
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Key Facts
- State: Wyoming
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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