Douglas Wolfley, a 49-year-old resident of Fairview, Wyoming, has been sentenced to 10 days in jail for driving under the influence in Yellowstone National Park. This marks his third DUI conviction in a decade. Wolfley also admitted to having an open container of alcohol in his vehicle. Besides incarceration, he received three years of unsupervised probation and is banned from Yellowstone during this period. He must also pay $3,050 in fines and court costs. Assistant U.S. Attorney Ariel Calmes handled the prosecution, while U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephanie A. Hambrick delivered the sentence on March 18, 2025.
Angela Flaherty from Seattle was sentenced to seven days in jail for stepping off designated paths at Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park. Her actions were partially recorded by another visitor. In addition to her sentence, she must pay $40 in court costs. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Ariel Calmes with sentencing by Judge Hambrick on March 19, 2025.
Yiyang Shen of Doraville, Georgia received a seven-day jail term and five years of unsupervised probation after parking his vehicle illegally in a thermal area within Yellowstone National Park. His actions resulted in damage to park resources. Shen must also pay $1,050 in fines and court costs as part of his sentence handed down by Judge Hambrick on March 12, 2025.
In another case involving firearm offenses, Jeffrey Cletus Geist from Gillette was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment followed by three years of supervised release for possessing a firearm as a felon. During a traffic stop on March 12, 2024, officers found methamphetamine and a handgun with Geist who had prior felony convictions prohibiting him from firearm possession. Chief U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl imposed the sentence on March 11.
Antonio Pacheco-Bautista from Michoacan, Mexico was sentenced to two years' imprisonment for illegal re-entry into the United States after deportation following his arrest for DUI and open container violations on November 18, 2024. Upon release from prison, he will be deported again according to immigration procedures overseen by ICE.
Omar Pacheco-Alonso also faced legal consequences for illegal re-entry into the U.S., receiving time served plus ten additional days to facilitate deportation proceedings after being arrested for DUI on January 19, 2025.
The United States Attorney’s Office represents federal interests across Wyoming including criminal prosecutions under federal law along with civil litigation involving or against the government while supporting various community safety initiatives such as Project Safe Childhood targeting child exploitation crimes online; Operation Take Back America focusing on combating illegal immigration and organized crime; and victim support programs ensuring fair treatment during legal processes.
For reporting federal crimes visit: https://www.justice.gov/actioncenter/report-crime
