The United States Attorney’s Office announced on April 6 a series of recent federal sentences in Wyoming involving drug trafficking and firearm offenses.
These cases highlight ongoing efforts by federal authorities to address violent crime, illegal drugs, and gun possession violations in the state. The office is responsible for prosecuting federal crimes and upholding public safety throughout Wyoming.
Kyle Davion Kohon of Casper received a sentence of 50 months in prison with three years of supervised release for possessing a firearm after being convicted of domestic violence. Court documents show that police responded to an incident on Aug. 20, 2025, where Kohon allegedly pointed a gun at another person during a dispute before fleeing the scene. He was later found with a stolen pistol, initially denying but then admitting possession. U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl imposed the sentence on April 3.
Jayjacob William Buswell from Cheyenne was sentenced to 27 months’ imprisonment with three years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute cocaine following controlled purchases by law enforcement totaling nearly 200 grams and the seizure of about 280 grams during a traffic stop. Chief U.S. District Court Judge Kelly H. Rankin imposed his sentence on March 31.
Teya Larage Janway from Evanston received a sentence of over six years plus five years’ supervised release after pleading guilty to multiple methamphetamine distribution charges linked to an investigation into drug trafficking operations in southwest Wyoming.
Salvador Francis Collard from Cheyenne was sentenced to ten years in prison followed by ten years’ supervised release for possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute and being a felon in possession of firearms after officers discovered large quantities of drugs and loaded weapons during a vehicle search last September.
The United States Attorney’s Office oversees programs such as Project Safe Childhood—which combats technology-facilitated sexual exploitation crimes against children—and Operation Take Back America, which targets illegal immigration and organized crime groups.
The Justice Department includes more than 115,000 employees operating across the United States and internationally according to its official website. It serves as the principal federal agency for law enforcement according to its official website while focusing on upholding the rule of law, ensuring national safety, and safeguarding civil rights as detailed online. Garland assumed leadership as Attorney General following his swearing-in on March 11, 2021 according to the official site, having previously overseen major prosecutions including the Oklahoma City bombing case as per department records.
