Cheyenne Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison

A 65-year-old Cheyenne man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for intent to distribute methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of a firearm, the United States Attorney's Office in a press release Friday afternoon said.

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According to spokesperson Lori Hogan, Benjamin Paul Cisneros was identified as a source of supply for drugs in southeast Wyoming.

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K-9 Sniff Leads to Cocaine

"On Nov. 12, 2024, officers witnessed Cisneros park at the Horse Palace at Swan Ranch outside of Cheyenne," said Hogan. "Officers received permission to run a drug detection dog through the parking lot, and the dog positively alerted to Mr. Cisneros’ vehicle."

Hogan says officers seized approximately 111.6 grams of cocaine.

Search Warrant Leads to More Cocaine, Meth, and Gun

Officers then reportedly executed a search warrant at Cisneros' home in the 500 block of Desmet Drive and seized another 27.3 grams of cocaine, over 500 grams of suspected methamphetamine, digital scales, and packaging, all associated with distribution.

A Heritage Rough Rider .22 caliber revolver with an obliterated serial number was also reportedly found in Cisneros’ bedroom.

"He is a convicted felon and not allowed to possess firearms," said Hogan.

Cisneros Waives Indictment, Pleads Guilty

On Jan. 14, Cisneros waived indictment and pleaded guilty to an Information. U.S. District Court Judge Kelly H. Rankin imposed the sentence on April 15 in Cheyenne.

Cisneros will be subject to five years of supervised release once he's released from prison.