Five Sentenced In Federal Court This Week

Federal court judges in Wyoming this week handed down sentences to five men convicted of various crimes, according to a news release from the the U.S. Attorney's Office.

The crimes included illegal re-entry of a deported alien, drug conspiracy, theft of a train, and felon in possession of a firearm.

Samuel I. Miller, 27, of Denver was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson on Monday for conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, and marijuana. Miller was arrested in Cheyenne. He received 10 years imprisonment followed by five years of supervised release, and was ordered to pay a $900.00 fine and a $100.00 special assessment. This case was investigated by the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation.

Alejandro Trevizo-Beltran, 24, of Mexico was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl on April 10 for illegal re-entry of a previously deported alien into the United States. Trevizo-Beltran was arrested in Casper. He received time served plus 10 days, was ordered to pay a $100.00 special assessment, and is subject to deportation upon release from custody. This case was investigated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Miguel Acuna-Enriquez, 57, of Mexico was sentenced by Skavdahl on April 10 for illegal re-entry of a previously deported alien. Acuna-Enriquez was arrested in Gillette. He received seven months imprisonment, was ordered to pay a $100 special assessment, and is subject to deportation upon release from custody. This case was investigated by ICE.

Derek Skyler Brux, 22, of Wright was sentenced by Skavdahl on April 10 for violence against railroad carriers. Brux was arrested in Gillette. He received five years of supervised release and was ordered to pay a $100.00 special assessment and $63,212.76 in restitution. This case was investigated by the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Jeffrey Legrand, 52, of Rozet was sentenced by Chief Federal District Court Judge Nancy D. Freudenthal on April 9 for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Legrand was arrested in Rozet. He received two years imprisonment followed by three years of supervised release, and was ordered to pay a $100.00 special assessment. This case was investigated by the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI.