A Cheyenne, Wyoming man has been sentenced for his role in the distribution of fentanyl. Joshua Michael Archuleta, 34, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, was sentenced to 39 months in prison and five years of supervised release after being found guilty of distributing fentanyl.
The crime was investigated by the Cheyenne Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Michael J. Elmore.
The sentencing hearing took place on October 11, 2022, before United States District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson. Archuleta was also ordered to pay $500 in community restitution and a $100 special assessment.
This is a major victory in the fight against the opioid epidemic in Wyoming. Fentanyl is a highly addictive and deadly substance that has ravaged communities across the country.
The Cheyenne Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration deserve credit for their hard work and dedication in bringing Archuleta to justice.
Archuleta’s sentence serves as a reminder that those who engage in the distribution of fentanyl will be held accountable for their actions.
The mandatory facts of this case are as follows: the defendant’s name is Joshua Michael Archuleta, the crime is distribution of fentanyl, the city and state are Cheyenne, Wyoming, the exact date of the crime is not specified, the sentence is 39 months in prison and five years of supervised release, and Archuleta was ordered to pay $500 in community restitution and a $100 special assessment.
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Key Facts
- State: Wyoming
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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