Federal Judges Sentence One Man, Two Women

Federal judges in Wyoming recently sentenced several people for firearms, drugs and violence crimes, according to court records.

Chief U.S. District Court Judge Nancy Freudenthal sentenced James Patrick Mahoney, 31, of Torrington for being a felon in possession of a firearm. He received five years, three months imprisonment, to be followed by three years of supervised probation, Freudenthal also ordered Mahoney to pay a $300 fine and a $100 special assessment.

This case was investigated by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

U.S. District Court Judge Alan Johnson sentenced Maria Lynn Caparotta, 25, of Cheyenne for possession with intent to distribute less than 50 grams of heroin. She received three years, five months imprisonment, to be followed by three years of supervised probation. Johnson also ordered Caparotta to pay a $400 fine and a $100 special assessment.

This case was investigated by the Cheyenne Police Department.

U.S. District Court Judge Scott Skavdahl sentenced Simone Marie Mandan, 20, of Riverton for assault resulting in serious bodily injury. She received two years, nine months imprisonment, to be followed by two years of supervised probation. Skavdahl also ordered her to pay a $100 special assessment.

This case was investigated by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs.