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

Firearm Offenses

Anthony William Glandt, 45, of Casper, WY, was sentenced to 8 months with 2 years of supervised release to follow, for being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents, on November 17, 2023 Glandt was in possession of three firearms after law enforcement was called to the defendant’s residence for a possible domestic disturbance. Glandt is a previously convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing a firearm.  Glandt was indicted on July 18. U.S. District Court Judge Alan B Johnson. imposed the sentence on December 20 in Casper. The Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms, Tobacco and Explosives and the Casper Police Department investigated the crime. Assistant U.S. Attorney Paige Hammer prosecuted the case.  Case No.  20-CR-00112.

Illegal Re-Entry of a Previously Deported Alien

Hector Valencia-Cuevas, 33, of Mexico, was sentenced to time served plus up to 10 days for deportation proceedings with one year unsupervised release to follow and will be deported for illegal reentry into the United States. According to court documents, on Oct 04, Valencia-Cuevas was arrested in Rock Springs, WY for Delivery or Possess with intent to Deliver Narcotics. The defendant claimed to be a citizen of Mexico and agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were contacted. They determined that Valencia-Cuevas had previously been removed from the U.S. on three occasions and had not applied for permission to reenter. Valencia-Cuevas was last removed on 06/24/2018.  ICE investigated the crime, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Cameron J. Cook prosecuted the case. U.S. District Court Judge Kelly Rankin imposed the sentence on Jan 3, in Cheyenne. Case No. 24-CR-00178.

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:

Environmental Justice
The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.

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.

Project Safe Neighborhoods
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) is a nationwide commitment to reducing gun and gang crime in America by networking existing local programs that target gun crime and providing these programs with additional tools necessary to be successful.

Victim Witness Assistance
The Victim Witness Coordinator for the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Wyoming is dedicated to making sure that 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