Arapahoe, Wyoming resident Cameron Means-Goodman was convicted on multiple federal charges following a seven-day jury trial in U.S. District Court in Cheyenne. The verdict, handed down late last week, found Means-Goodman guilty of Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine, Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Using and Carrying a Firearm During and In Relation to a Federal Drug Trafficking Crime, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Assault.
The trial laid bare a pattern of violent criminal behavior tied directly to the distribution of methamphetamine on the Wind River Reservation. Prosecutors presented evidence that Means-Goodman not only dealt the drug but also carried a firearm during trafficking activities—putting communities at risk and violating federal law. His status as a convicted felon made the gun possession charge especially severe under federal statutes.
U.S. Attorney Mark Klaassen confirmed the convictions, emphasizing that the case was a result of sustained interagency pressure on violent drug offenders. “This conviction sends a clear message: those who traffic drugs and brandish firearms will face serious federal time,” Klaassen said in a statement following the verdict.
Means-Goodman will be sentenced on April 24, 2018, where he faces mandatory minimums and decades behind bars. The charges carry cumulative penalties that could exceed 30 years in federal prison, depending on sentencing guidelines and judicial discretion.
The prosecution was led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kerry J. Jacobson, who built a case rooted in physical evidence, witness testimony, and law enforcement surveillance. Agencies involved in the investigation included the Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Wind River Police Department, Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation—highlighting the multi-jurisdictional nature of the crime.
Means-Goodman’s conviction underscores the federal government’s ongoing crackdown on drug-related violence in rural and tribal communities. With methamphetamine fueling a spike in assaults and armed offenses across Wyoming, law enforcement officials say they’re zeroing in on dealers who operate with reckless disregard for public safety.
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Key Facts
- State: Wyoming
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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