GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Department of Justice has released information on recent sentences for federal crimes committed in the District of Wyoming.
This information comes courtesy of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Wyoming.
Child Pornography and Child Sex Crimes
Richey, Montana resident Taylon Jeffrey Bain, 36, was sentenced to 168 months’ imprisonment for the commission of a felony by a registered sex offender by United States District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson. Bain will then serve 10 years of supervised release and payment of a $100 special assessment. The crime was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Dawson County Sheriff’s Office in Montana, and the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office in Wyoming. Assistant United States Attorney Kerry J. Jacobson prosecuted the case.
Riverton resident Andrew Ray Oldman, 21, was sentenced to 15 months’ imprisonment for abusive sexual contact with five years of supervised release and payment of $131.00 for restitution, and a $100 special assessment. The crime was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Timothy W. Gist prosecuted the case, and U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson presided.
Crowheart resident Wolfe Jontaylor Willow, 37, was sentenced to 24 months’ imprisonment for failure to register as a sex offender. He will then serve five years of supervised release, and is ordered to pay a $100 special assessment. Willow is required to register due to criminal history dating back to 2011. The crime was investigated by the United States Marshals Service. Assistant United States Attorney Michael J. Elmore prosecuted the case and U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson presided.
Drug/Firearm Offenses
Judge Scott W. Skavdahl sentenced Cheyenne resident Troy Michael Painter, 26, to 44 months in prison with three years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. The crime was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and Laramie County Sheriff’s Office. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan C. Coppom.
Casper resident Cody James Coker, 23, was sentenced to 36 months’ imprisonment with three years of supervised release for being an unlawful user of a controlled substance while in possession of a firearm. Coker pled guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. He was arrested for possessing the firearm after three instances of calling 911 while hallucinating due to methamphetamine use. This crime was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Michael J. Elmore and U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson presided.
Peoria, Illinois resident Alsiah E. Spikes, 30, was sentenced to 70 months’ imprisonment with three years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
“On August 11, 2020, Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper Joseph Dellos pulled over Alsiah Spikes on I-80 driving east just outside of Cheyenne,” the Department of Justice said. “During the stop, Trooper Dellos discovered five handguns purchased by another person but paid for by Spikes.”
The case was referred to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) special agents who discovered that Spikes was prohibited from possessing firearms. Spikes was later arrested in Indiana with another handgun and charged there with unlawful possession of a firearm. The crime was investigated by ATF with assistance from the Wyoming Highway Patrol. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Timothy J. Forwood, and U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson presided.
Environmental/Wildlife Offenses
United States District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson sentenced Bozeman, Montana residentJoshua Anders Rae, 38, to 60 days in prison with five years of supervised release for the unlawful transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition of illegally possessed wildlife.
“Rae was observed by United States Forest Service law enforcement collecting shed elk antlers in a long-standing wildlife closure area and processing them with a saw,” the release said. The crime was investigated by the United States Forest Service and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Kerry J. Jacobson.
Financial Crimes
Cheyenne resident Kade Casper-Nixon was sentenced to 57 months in prison with four years of supervised release for bank fraud and conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Casper-Nixon also pleaded guilty to bank fraud and conspiracy for depositing fraudulent checks at financial institutions in Wyoming. The crime was investigated by the United States Secret Service and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan C. Coppom. United States District Court Judge Nancy D. Freudenthal presided.
