Christopher Buchholz, 31, faced heavy penalties for his involvement in the methamphetamine trade. The Chief Federal District Court Judge Nancy D. Freudenthal sentenced him to 72 months imprisonment for conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of meth and for using a firearm during drug trafficking. Buchholz’s activities, which led to his arrest in Sheridan, Wyoming, also resulted in four years of supervised release after his prison term. He was additionally ordered to pay a $200 special assessment and $250 restitution. The investigation into this case was a collaborative effort by the Sheridan Police Department, the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office, and the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation.
Richard John Anderson, 52, from Cheyenne, Wyoming, also received a substantial sentence for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Sentenced to 30 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release, Anderson was ordered to pay a $100 special assessment. His case was investigated by the Cheyenne Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Montana resident Melissa Millard, 35, faced her own set of charges for conspiracy to distribute meth. She was sentenced to 57 months imprisonment, four years of supervised release, a $100 special assessment, and $600 in restitution. The Sheridan Police Department, the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office, and the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation worked together on this investigation.
Jose Del Carmen Olivares-Silva, 42, from Mexico, was sentenced for illegal re-entry into the U.S. after deportation. He received time served plus ten days and was ordered to pay a $100 special assessment. His case was investigated by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Vidal Jimenez-Herrera, 26, from Mexico, faced similar charges as Olivares-Silva and was sentenced in the same manner. He too is subject to deportation upon release. This case was also handled by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Neil George Downard, Jr., 31, from Custer, Washington, received a sentence of 120 months for possession with intent to distribute meth and for possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. He must serve four years of supervised release after his prison term and pay a $200 special assessment along with $400 restitution. The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office, the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated this case.
Austin Burroughs, 25, from Auburn, New York, was sentenced to 60 months and 191 days for conspiracy to distribute meth and use of a firearm during drug trafficking. He will also serve four years of supervised release after his prison term, pay a $200 special assessment, and $250 restitution. His case was investigated by the Sheridan Police Department.
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Key Facts
- State: Wyoming
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Public Corruption|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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