CASPER, WY – A 64-year-old Hudson, Wyoming woman will serve no further jail time after admitting to peddling methamphetamine. Gloria Merina Wass received a sentence of time served and three years of supervised release from U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl on July 1, 2025. The sentence comes after Wass sold methamphetamine to an undercover law enforcement agent on October 28, 2024, and agreed to future sales. This isn’t a lenient break; it’s a sign of a system prioritizing resources elsewhere, leaving low-level dealers to skirt serious consequences.
Court documents reveal Wass was indicted on January 15, 2025, and subsequently pleaded guilty on March 3, 2025. The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation spearheaded the investigation, while Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy W. Gist handled the prosecution. Case number 25-00021 details the transaction, a stark reminder of the easy access to deadly drugs within the state. The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation did not respond to requests for comment.
In a separate case, Isauro Enriquez-Rios, 39, of Chihuahua, Mexico, is headed for deportation after being sentenced to time served for illegal reentry into the United States. Arrested by the Wyoming Highway Patrol on May 6, 2025, during a traffic stop in Casper, Enriquez-Rios’s status was flagged by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ICE confirmed he’d been previously removed from the U.S. in January 2011 and hadn’t sought permission to return.
Judge Skavdahl handed down the sentence in Cheyenne on July 2, 2025, effectively ending Enriquez-Rios’s attempt to rebuild a life in the U.S. Assistant U.S. Attorney Cameron J. Cook prosecuted the case (Case No. 25-CR-00093). While seemingly straightforward, this case highlights the ongoing struggle to secure the border and the challenges faced by law enforcement in tracking and deporting individuals who repeatedly violate immigration laws.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Wyoming outlined its broader mission, stating it represents the federal government in all litigation, including criminal prosecutions and civil lawsuits. They also highlighted several key programs aimed at improving community safety, including Project Safe Childhood, which combats child sexual exploitation, and Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative targeting illegal immigration and transnational criminal organizations. These programs, while ambitious, are often stretched thin by limited resources and a growing caseload.
The office also runs a Victim Witness Program, dedicated to providing support and respect to victims of federal crimes. But ultimately, the system relies on citizens to report criminal activity. If you suspect a federal crime, you can report it at https://www.justice.gov/actioncenter/report-crime. The streets of Wyoming may seem quiet, but beneath the surface, a constant battle rages against those who threaten the safety and security of its citizens.
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Key Facts
- State: Wyoming
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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