Methamphetamine Traffickers Sentenced

TIFFANY DAWN HAVNER, 39, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, has been sentenced to 36 months of imprisonment for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The sentence, handed down by Chief Federal District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl, will be followed by 36 months of supervised release. Havner was also ordered to pay $500 in restitution and a $100 special assessment.

Havner was arrested in Cheyenne, Wyoming on March 8, 2021. The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office investigated the case, and it was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan C. Coppom. The sentence is a significant blow to methamphetamine trafficking in the region, and highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat the spread of the drug.

In a separate case, ALEXZANDER NICHOLAS DE LEON, 28, of Fresno, California, was sentenced to 60 months for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime. The sentence, handed down by United States District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson, will be served consecutively with an additional 60 months for the firearms charge. DeLeon was also ordered to pay $500 community restitution and a $200 special assessment.

The case against DeLeon was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Timothy J. Forwood. The sentence reflects the seriousness of the charges and the danger posed by DeLeon’s actions. The use of firearms in relation to drug trafficking is a significant concern for law enforcement, and the sentence handed down in this case sends a strong message to those who would engage in such activities.

In another case, IAN ARBEE BATARA MOLINA, 27, of Livermore, was sentenced to 60 months of imprisonment for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The sentence, also handed down by United States District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson, will be followed by five years of supervised release. Molina was ordered to pay a $100.00 special assessment. The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office and Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation investigated this case, and it was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan C. Coppom.

The sentences handed down in these cases demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement to combating methamphetamine trafficking in Wyoming. The drug is a significant concern for communities across the state, and the efforts of the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office are critical to reducing its spread. The prosecution of these cases by the United States Attorney’s Office also highlights the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies in addressing this issue.

The use of methamphetamine is a serious public health concern, and the trafficking of the drug is a significant contributor to its spread. The sentences handed down in these cases will help to reduce the availability of the drug in Wyoming, and will also serve as a deterrent to others who would engage in such activities. As law enforcement continues to work to combat methamphetamine trafficking, it is clear that the problem will not be solved overnight. However, the sentences handed down in these cases are an important step in the right direction, and demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement to addressing this issue.

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