Activity in the U.S. Attorney's Office

Crimes on Public Lands

Jose Donaire-Duarte, age 21, from Spain, was sentenced to seven days incarceration for simple assault and two years of unsupervised probation for disorderly conduct. U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephanie A. Hambrick imposed the sentence on Aug. 28. According to the charging documents, while leaving a social event in the Mammoth Hot Springs concession area, hosted by Xanterra the concessionaire for Yellowstone Nation Park, an intoxicated Donaire-Duarte began sexually harassing the victim. He grabbed the victim around the waist, held her tightly against him and grabbed her buttocks repeatedly. The victim felt afraid, broke away from Donaire-Duarte and began to run. He pursued the victim, grabbed her by both shoulders, preventing her from running and pulled her close to him again. Upon arrival at the dormitory where both resided, Donaire-Duarte followed the victim to her room, where he climbed on top of her in bed, with his chest on her chest and his arms on either side of the victim, while repeating the victim's name. A third party arrived in the victim's room, at which point Donaire-Duarte left. The crime was investigated by the National Park Service. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Ariel Calmes. Case No. L:24-PO-00670-SAH-1

Firearm Offenses

James Herman Bell, 51, of Riverton, Wyoming, was sentenced to be imprisoned until May 5, 2025 and three years of supervised release. Chief U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl imposed the sentence on Aug. 28. According to court documents, Bell was seen by employees stealing ammunition from a store in Riverton. The Riverton Police Department (RPD) were dispatched and given descriptions of two men. RPD located the men a few blocks away. They each turned over items they had taken without paying, including Bell who had a 20-round box of .358 rifle ammunition. Bell is convicted felon and is not allowed to possess firearms or ammunition. Bell was indicted on Nov. 15, 2023 and pleaded guilty on May 31. This crime was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, RPD, and the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy W. Gist. Case No. 23-CR-00162

Sexual Abuse

Skyler Sven Quiver, 29, of Ethete, Wyoming, was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release for sexual abuse of a person incapable of consent. Chief U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl imposed the sentence on Aug. 29. According to court documents, a minor victim reported a rape in June 2012. At that time, she could not identify the person who raped her because she was extremely intoxicated. A rape examination detected semen and although the DNA did not match a prior male subject, it was kept on file. In 2021, a routine search of the FBI Combined DNA Index System ("CODIS") database indicated a possible DNA association between biological evidence collected from the minor victim and a newly convicted offender, the defendant. Quiver was interviewed and admitted to having sex with victim and when asked if it was possible she was too intoxicated to give consent, he said, "yes." This crime was investigated by the FBI and the case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Elmore. Case No. 24-CR-00015

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.

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