Federal authorities in Wyoming have announced recent sentences in several criminal cases involving firearms offenses, drug trafficking, and illegal re-entry into the United States.
Randall Thomas Bailey, 65, of Cody, Wyoming, received a sentence of 51 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for possession of a firearm by a person subject to a court order and possession of an unregistered firearm. Court documents indicate that in November 2024, officers from the Cody Police Department discovered suspected pipe bombs while executing a state search warrant at Bailey’s residence. The officers contacted the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Cheyenne office for assistance after finding the devices. Law enforcement ultimately found 28 illegally possessed firearms, including a machinegun, a silencer, and two functional pipe bombs. The investigation involved the Cody Police Department, Park County Sheriff’s Office, Natrona County Sheriff’s Office, and ATF. Assistant U.S. Attorney Paige Hammer prosecuted the case. U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl imposed the sentence on January 15 in Casper.
In another case, Saul Andrew Garcia, 26, of Irwin, Idaho was sentenced to 120 months in prison with five years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute cocaine and three counts of distribution of cocaine. According to court records, an investigation began in November 2023 by the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), Southwest Enforcement Team into individuals operating in the Jackson Hole area. Authorities learned that Garcia and others trafficked multiple pounds of cocaine from Phoenix, Arizona to counties in Wyoming and Idaho. The DCI and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Z. Seth Griswold prosecuted the case before U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson on January 15 in Cheyenne.
Two individuals were also sentenced for illegal re-entry after deportation:
Ivan Jorge Lucero-Lazalde, 40, of Juarez, Mexico was sentenced to time served (61 days) plus an additional ten days to allow for deportation proceedings after being convicted for illegal re-entry into the United States following previous removal orders dating back to 2006.
Orlin Yobani Mejia-Cabellero, 35, from Departamento de Copan, Honduras received a ten-month prison sentence for illegal re-entry after multiple prior removals from the United States between 2008 and 2018.
Both cases were investigated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Cameron J. Cook before U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl.
The United States Attorney’s Office represents the federal government in litigation within Wyoming and prosecutes violations of federal law as well as civil lawsuits involving or brought against the government.
“The United States Attorney’s Office is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States in the District of Wyoming, including all criminal prosecutions for violations of federal law, civil lawsuits brought by or against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers,” according to information provided by their office.
The office participates in programs such as Project Safe Childhood—an initiative targeting technology-facilitated sexual exploitation crimes against children—and Operation Take Back America—a nationwide effort focused on combating illegal immigration and transnational criminal organizations through coordinated resources from various Department of Justice initiatives.
Victims or witnesses seeking support can contact their Victim Witness Coordinator who is “dedicated to ensuring victims of federal crimes and their family members are treated with compassion, fairness, and respect.”
To report a federal crime or seek further information about these initiatives or services offered by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Wyoming visit https://www.justice.gov/actioncenter/report-crime.
