Casper man sentenced for being a felon in possession of a firearm

Jashawn Michael Lee Crowley, 27, of Casper, Wyoming, was sentenced to 115 months' imprisonment for illegal possession of a firearm. He was ordered to serve his sentence consecutive to the 7-to-10-year sentence imposed in State of Wyoming v. Crowley, docket number 23167-C and 23168-C for theft, conspiracy to commit theft, conspiracy to commit forgery, eluding, property destruction, and interference and concurrent to his 8-to-10-year sentence in State of Wyoming v. Crowley, docket number 2315, for auto burglary, theft, and aggravated eluding.

According to court documents, on March 17, 2023, the defendant was pulled over in Casper during a traffic stop and had in his possession a 9mm Sig Sauer handgun. Crowley had an extensive criminal history, including at least two prior convictions for drug felonies and knew he was not allowed to possess a firearm. The defendant also acknowledged the firearm he possessed was stolen, not manufactured in Wyoming, and traveled across state lines to enter his possession.

Crowley was indicted on May 10, 2023, and pleaded guilty on July 12, 2024. Chief U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl imposed the sentence on Oct. 3. This crime was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives, the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation, and the Casper Police Department. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Christyne M. Martens.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results. For more information about Project Safe Neighborhoods, Please visit
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Case No. 23-CR-00105