Activity in the U.S. Attorney's Office Recent Sentencings

Child Sexual Assault Material Tynan LeShawn Addison , 19, of Ethete, Wyoming, was sentenced to 81 months’ imprisonment, with five years of supervised release to follow, for sexual abuse. Addison was ordered to pay $2,105.75 in restitution to the victim. According to court documents, in September of 2025, a victim reported being sexually assaulted by Addison. The mother of the victim took her to a clinic to be examined where examiners determined the victim had injuries associated with a sexual assault. The FBI investigated the crime and Assistant U.S. Attorney Kerry Jacobson prosecuted the case. Addison was indicted on Nov. 19, 2025, and pleaded guilty on May 8. U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl imposed the sentence on July 29 in Cheyenne. Case No. 25-CR-00162 Assault Dakota Fletcher , 22, of Ethete, Wyoming, was sentenced to time served and two years of supervised release for assaulting a federal law enforcement officer. According to court documents, on Oct. 5, 2025, BIA officers were dispatched to a residence where Fletcher was intoxicated, and reportedly suicidal. Fletcher had left the scene by the time officers arrived. Officers later responded back to the residence where they located Fletcher fighting and struggling with several people. While trying to break up the disturbance and gain control of Fletcher, Fletcher kicked at and punched one of the officers. The BIA and FBI investigated the crime. Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy W. Gist prosecuted the case. Fletcher was indicted on Nov. 19, 2025 and pleaded guilty on May 20, 2026. U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl imposed the sentence on Aug. 6, 2026. About the United States Attorney’s Office 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: Project Safe Childhood 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. To report a federal crime, go to: https://www.justice.gov/actioncenter/report-crime