Four individuals connected to a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy between Wyoming and Colorado were sentenced recently, with sentences ranging from 8 years to nearly 20 years in prison, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Wyoming announced on April 4.
The conspiracy involved trips between Wyoming and Colorado, where the defendants transported one to five pounds of methamphetamine per trip. The operation occurred in August and September 2023, with the dealers based in Casper and a primary supplier located in Thornton, Colorado.
Sentences and Charges
William J. Varney, 57, of Casper, received a sentence of 19½ years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute. His sentence was imposed by U.S. District Judge Alan B. Johnson on March 14, 2024.
Jolyn K. Furley, 50, of Thornton, Colorado, was sentenced to 14 years in prison, also with five years of supervised release. Furley was identified as the primary supplier of the drugs in this scheme. She pleaded guilty on December 23, 2023, and was sentenced on March 28, 2024.
Julia Carlene Deshaw, 56, of Casper, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, with five years of supervised release. She pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute, along with aiding and abetting. Her sentence was imposed on March 14, 2024.
Gerald Dehnert, 65, of Casper, received more than 8 years in prison and five years of supervised release. He pleaded guilty to similar charges on January 8, 2024, and was sentenced on April 1, 2024.
These convictions reflect a major effort by federal authorities to dismantle drug trafficking operations and hold individuals accountable for distributing illegal drugs across state lines.