Activity in the U.S. Attorney's Office

Assault

Kevin Jacob Dupri Eagle, 27, of Fort Washakie, Wyoming, was sentenced to 23 months' imprisonment with four years of supervised release to follow for assault by strangulation. According to court documents, the Wind River Police Department was called to the defendant's house on Dec. 10, 2025, for a reported domestic assault. When they arrived, the victim stated that Eagle had struck them with closed fists and choked them to the point of unconsciousness. The victim was treated for injuries at the hospital. The defendant admitted to drinking earlier in the day and getting into an argument that resulted in him choking the victim. The Wind River Police Department investigated the crime. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kerry J. Jacobson prosecuted the case. Eagle was indicted on Jan. 13 and pleaded guilty on March 24. U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson imposed the sentence on June 12 in Cheyenne. Case No. 26-00007

Firearm Offenses

David Leroy Young, 67, of Casper, Wyoming, was sentenced to 46 months' imprisonment with three years of supervised release to follow for being a felon in possession of a firearm. This sentence was imposed consecutively to a seven-month sentence for a supervised release violation. According to court documents, on Dec. 15, 2025, Casper police pulled the defendant over for a traffic violation. Officers learned Young had an outstanding warrant. During a subsequent search, officers seized $846 in cash, 13.8 grams of methamphetamine and a Glock 9 mm handgun and ammunition. Young has prior felony convictions, including a federal conviction for felon in possession of a firearm which prohibits him from possessing a firearm. The Casper Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated the crime. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jesse Naiman prosecuted the case. Young waived indictment and pleaded guilty on March 13. Chief U.S. District Court Judge Kelly H. Rankin imposed the sentence on June 11 in Cheyenne. Case No. 26-CR-00022