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Casper couple charged in fentanyl delivery case

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11 months ago

April 10, 2025

Casper couple charged in fentanyl delivery case

CASPER, Wyo. — State drug enforcement agents say a Casper couple was arrested on their way back from Colorado on April 2 with almost 200 suspected fentanyl pills.

Ryelan Sjostrom, 36, and Kelly Jo Allen, 37, were charged with possession of fentanyl in a felony weight and possession with intent to deliver. Bonds were set at $25,000 cash or surety last week in circuit court. They are presumed innocent unless proven or pleading guilty.

In March, Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation agents were told by some confidential sources that they had purchased fentanyl from Allen, according to the agent’s affidavit of probable cause filed in circuit court. One source’s phone revealed messages with Allen consistent with drug deals and Colorado travel, as well as Cash App transactions with Sjostrom.

One source said they bought about 50 pills a week from Allen, and that the couple went to Colorado to resupply a couple times a week

Agents checked license plate tolls from Sjostrom’s red Subaru Forrester and confirmed trips to Colorado in February and March. Agents got a warrant to track the vehicle and observed three trips in mid- to late March. They also observed Allen’s travels and interactions around the city of Casper during that time.

Agents got a search warrant for the couple, their vehicle and their residence on April 1. That evening, at around 9:35 p.m., the tracker showed the Forrester headed back to Colorado. It then headed back to Natrona County with an estimated arrival time around 7:25 a.m., the affidavit said.

Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were waiting to do a traffic stop and execute the warrant on Interstate 25 just east of Casper.

A trooper pulled Sjostrom out of the vehicle and asked him if there was anything illegal on him, to which Sjostrom reportedly motioned to his pocket and said “bad things,” according to the affidavit.

Agents found 18.6 grams of presumptive-positive fentanyl on Sjostrom, or roughly 186 pills, the affidavit said. About 1.5 grams of presumptive-positive fentanyl was found in Allen’s backpack.

The charge of possession of a controlled substance in a felony weight carries a penalty of up to seven years in prison. The charge of possession with intent to deliver carries a penalty of up to 20 years in prison.

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Explore small streams of Wyo. with WGFD XStream Angler challenge

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8 hours ago

March 5, 2026

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Explore small streams of Wyo. with WGFD XStream Angler challenge

WYOMING — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) is rolling out its 2026 XStream Angler challenge, open to anyone looking to fish the smaller streams of Wyoming. The XStream Angler challenge is an opportunity for anglers in the state to explore over 150 streams with instream flow water rights. According to WGFD, instream flow […]

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Governor Gordon attends signing of Wyoming’s Healthy Choice Waiver in Washington D.C.

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March 5, 2026

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Governor Gordon attends signing of Wyoming’s Healthy Choice Waiver in Washington D.C.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Governor Mark Gordon’s office recently announced that the governor and Director of Family Services (DFS) Korin Schmidt traveled to Washington D.C. on Wednesday to meet with Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as well as other Trump Administration officials, to sign the Wyoming’s Healthy Choice Waiver. A release […]

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March 31 Deadline For Wyoming’s ‘Becoming An Outdoor Woman’ Workshops

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March 4, 2026

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March 31 Deadline For Wyoming’s ‘Becoming An Outdoor Woman’ Workshops

Gaining the knowledge to become an outdoorsy type of person isn’t easy. It takes time, dedication, and the desire to sometimes get out of your comfort zone. Sure, if you grew up in the outdoors, but it’s been a while since you’ve actually been out hunting, fishing, hiking, or camping, you may be a little rusty, but you have a leg up on those who haven’t.

If you’re in Wyoming, there’s a good chance that taking advantage of the incredible outdoor activities we have available has crossed your mind, but where to start is the big question. Asking others for help is one way, but there’s sometimes an element of intimidation or embarrassment involved.

If you’re a woman looking for that help and want to avoid the intimidation, you should really check out the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Becoming an Outdoor Woman (BOW) workshops this summer. It’s held at the Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp near Dubois, and everything you need to learn about the outdoors is provided, including food and lodging.

The registration deadline is March 31, meaning you have just a couple of weeks to apply for one or all of the offered workshops.

There are multiple options available depending on your level of outdoor knowledge.

Basic BOW Workshop: Introductory level camp teaching outdoor survival, basic fly fishing, backpacking, how to shoot, outdoor photography, and more. There will be two of these workshops, June 5-7 and August 7-9. $150

Fly Fishing Beyond BOW Workshop: The focus here is on fly fishing. Learn the basics and then put them to use. This workshop runs July 30 – Aug 2. $150

Backpacking Beyond BOW: This workshop is all about backpacking, hiking, cooking on the trail, adjusting to the trail, and preparing for the trip. You’ll learn how to properly pack your bag, set up camp, and then head out on an overnight trip. July 30 – Aug 2. $150

Become a BOW Instructor: Here’s where you put your years of experience to work by sharing your skills and knowledge with others, helping them learn the tricks and tips of the outdoors.

Not only will these workshops help get you started on a life in the outdoors, but you’re likely going to gain some street cred with your family when you can teach them the skills they’ll need to get out and celebrate a Wyoming lifestyle.