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Heroin Dealers Sentenced in Wyoming
Wyoming has seen a surge in heroin-related cases, with several individuals facing severe consequences for their involvement in the illicit trade. In a recent sentencing, four defendants were handed down prison terms, fines, and supervised release for their roles in the heroin trade.
Wayne Bailey, 39, of West Jordan, Utah, was sentenced to 97 months imprisonment for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin resulting in death. Bailey was arrested in West Jordan, Utah, and must pay a $500.00 fine and a $100.00 special assessment. The case was investigated by the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office, the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation, and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
Heather L. Fletcher, 27, of Rock Springs, Wyoming, received 37 months imprisonment for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin. Fletcher was arrested in Rock Springs, Wyoming, and must pay a $150.00 fine and a $100.00 special assessment. The case was investigated by the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office, the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation, and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
Skyeler I. French, 28, of Rock Springs, Wyoming, was sentenced to 87 months imprisonment for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin. French was arrested in Rock Springs, Wyoming, and must pay a $300.00 fine and a $100.00 special assessment. The case was investigated by the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office, the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation, and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
Shaelynn Dawn Smith, 23, of Evanston, Wyoming, was sentenced to 60 months imprisonment for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, at least 350 grams but less than 500 grams of methamphetamine. Smith was arrested in Evanston, Wyoming, and must pay a $150.00 fine and a $100.00 special assessment. The case was investigated by the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation, and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
Erik M. Styles, 27, of Rock Springs, Wyoming, received 37 months imprisonment for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin and distribution of heroin. Styles was arrested in Rock Springs, Wyoming, and must pay a $100.00 special assessment. The case was investigated by the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office, the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation, and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
The sentencing of these individuals serves as a reminder of the severity of the consequences for those involved in the heroin trade. As the struggle against heroin continues, it is crucial that law enforcement agencies and the courts work together to bring those responsible to justice.
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Key Facts
- State: Wyoming
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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