Arson

According to an affidavit of probable cause, Casper police detectives began investigating a vehicle fire on Nov. 19.

A district court judge suspended an 8-10 year prison sentence and ordered Pennington to complete an in-patient treatment program or Laramie County’s drug court program.

Greg Lejune pleaded not guilty to two counts of arson. If convicted of both charges, he could face up to 20 years behind bars.

The case began as four fires considered suspicious were reported in Mills.

No injuries were reported in these fires.

Investigators found a pile of burning clothes, furnishings and other household materials next to the vehicle.

When the incident occurred, there were two infants, two adults and a small child in the residence. Despite striking a lighter, Bushnell was unable to set the building on fire.

U.S. Attorney Mark Klaassen filed the criminal complaint on Oct. 23.

Federal judges recently sentenced three men either from or arrested in the Casper area for drug, arson and child pornography crimes, according to the Wyoming U.S. Attorney's Office. Chief U.S. District Court Judge Scott Skavdahl sentenced Barry Layne Walker, 60, for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine...

Third-degree arson is a felony punishable by imprisonment for no more than 5 years, a fine of no more than $5,000.00, or both.