CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Riverton man James Herman Bell was recently sentenced for stealing ammunition. He was sentenced to imprisonment until May 5, 2025, with three years of supervised release to follow.
According to court documents, Bell, 51, was seen stealing ammo by employees at a Riverton store. The Riverton Police Department was dispatched and given descriptions of two men. The department located the men a few blocks away, and the men each turned over the items they had taken.
Bell had taken a 20-round box of .358 rifle ammunition. He was already a convicted felon, and is not allowed to possess firearms or ammunition.
Bell was indicted on Nov. 15, 2023, and pleaded guilty on May 31.
Chief U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl imposed the sentence on Aug. 28.
