Activity in the U.S. Attorney's Office

Firearm Offenses

Kyle Davion Kohon, 21, of Casper, Wyoming, was sentenced to 50 months' imprisonment with three years of supervised release for possession of a firearm by a person convicted of domestic violence. According to court documents, on Aug. 20, 2025, police responded to a report that Mr. Kohon had pointed a gun at another person during a dispute at a home in Casper. He fled the scene but was later located by officers after discarding a backpack containing a stolen 9mm pistol; he initially denied possession but later admitted it was his. Kohon also had a prior 2024 domestic battery case involving an altercation with his then-girlfriend. The Casper Police Department, DCI and ATF investigated the crime. Assistant U.S. Attorney Paige Hammer prosecuted the case. Kohon was indicted on Nov. 19. 2025 and pleaded guilty on Jan. 8, 2026. U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl imposed the sentence on April 3 in Casper. Case No. 25-CR-00176

Drug Trafficking

Jayjacob William Buswell, 32, of Cheyenne, Wyoming was sentenced to 27 months' imprisonment with three years of supervised release to follow for conspiracy to distribute cocaine. According to court documents, in May 2025, the DCI Central Enforcement Team received information that the defendant was distributing cocaine in Platte County, Wyoming. Two controlled purchases were conducted, one for approximately 84 grams of cocaine, and the second for approximately 112 grams. On June 20, 2025, agents learned that Buswell would be travelling to Wheatland with a suspected large amount of cocaine. Wyoming Highway Patrol conducted a traffic stop and a drug detection K-9 alerted to a controlled substance. Troopers located approximately 280 grams of cocaine. DCI and WHP investigated the crime. Assistant U.S. Attorney Paige Hammer prosecuted the case. A complaint was filed on Aug. 4, 2025, and Buswell pleaded guilty on Oct. 30, 2025. Chief U.S. District Court Judge Kelly H. Rankin imposed the sentence on March 31 in Casper. Case No. 25-CR-00150

Teya Larage Janway, 39, of Evanston, Wyoming, was sentenced to 78 months' imprisonment with five years of supervised release to follow for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, distribution of methamphetamine, and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. According to court documents, in July 2024, DCI began investigating a possible drug ring in southwest Wyoming. In September 2024, a controlled buy led to the purchase of approximately 58 grams of methamphetamine from Jeramie Makinen and Teya Janway. Following their arrest, agents discovered almost a pound of additional methamphetamine hidden by Janway and drug distribution evidence. Subsequent interviews and searches revealed a broader drug distribution operation involving methamphetamine trafficking. DCI investigated the crime and Assistant U.S. Attorney Z. Seth Griswold prosecuted the case. Janway was indicted on Jan. 15, 2025, and pleaded guilty on Oct. 22, 2025. U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl imposed the sentence on Apil 2 in Casper. Case No. 25-CR-00008

Drug and Firearm Offenses

Salvador Francis Collard, 46, of Cheyenne, Wyoming was sentenced to 120 months' imprisonment with ten years of supervised release to follow for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents, on September 2, 2025, a Cheyenne Police Department (CPD) officer stopped Collard after a traffic violation and detained him after he acted erratically and failed to follow commands. A search of the vehicle revealed large quantities of fentanyl pills and methamphetamine, along with drug paraphernalia, cash, and distribution-related items. Officers also found loaded firearms and ammunition in the vehicle, including a handgun and a shotgun. Collard is a previously convicted felon and prohibited from possessing a firearm. CPD and DEA investigated the crime and Assistant U.S. Attorney Z. Seth Griswold prosecuted the case. A complaint was filed on Oct. 7, 2025, and he pleaded guilty on Feb 9, 2026. U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl imposed the sentence on April 3 in Casper. Case No. 26-CR-00002

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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. The Office is involved in several programs designed to make our communities safer. They include:

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Project Safe Childhood (PSC) is a DOJ initiative that combats the proliferation of technology-facilitated sexual exploitation crimes against children. The threat of sexual predators soliciting children for sexual contact is well-known and serious.

Operation Take Back America
Operation Take Back America is a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. It also streamlines efforts and resources from the Department's Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).

Victim Witness Program
The Victim Witness Coordinator for the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Wyoming is dedicated to ensuring victims of federal crimes and their family members are treated with compassion, fairness, and respect.

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