Lander man sentenced on methamphetamine and fentanyl charges

Brennon Scott, 25, of Lander, Wyoming was sentenced Aug. 20, by Chief U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl to 60 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl.

According to court documents, on Feb. 2, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Scott after witnessing him swerve and drive over the fog line. Officers could see drug paraphernalia in plain view and Scott appeared to be impaired. A search of the vehicle recovered approximately two ounces of methamphetamine, one fentanyl pill, baggies commonly used in the distribution of controlled substances, and a digital scale with methamphetamine residue on it. Scott was arrested and initially charged through the Fremont County Attorney's Office.

Scott was indicted by a federal grand jury on March 12, and pleaded guilty on May 3.

This crime was investigated by the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office and the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation, with assistance by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy W. Gist. 

Case No. 24-CR-00041