CHEYENNE, Wyo. — In a Laramie County District Court hearing on Thursday, Jaxon Farella, an 18-year-old Cheyenne resident, received a deferred sentence for property destruction following a plea agreement. Judge Peter H. Froelicher presided over the case, which involved damage to multiple vehicles and a one-year probation term.
Farella pleaded guilty to one count of property destruction over $1,000, with the court granting a deferred sentence under Wyoming’s statute §7-13-301. As part of the agreement, Farella will pay $5,521 in restitution and complete 50 hours of community service. His probation will be supervised for one year, with the opportunity for the charge to be dismissed if all conditions are met.
The vandalism case began after Farella spray-painted and slashed tires on a vehicle parked at a local residence, according to the affidavit of probable cause. Deputy Colleen Herlihey of the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office detailed the events, which involved spray paint and paintball gun damage, reportedly due to a personal dispute.
Farella allegedly sent Snapchat images of himself with a paintball gun near the vandalized vehicle. Restitution estimates placed the damage cost at over $14,000, although Farella’s liability covers a portion of that total.
Amy Reisdorfer, Farella’s mother, spoke in court, expressing gratitude for the opportunity given to her son. She described how Farella had been working and securing loans to pay restitution himself, demonstrating accountability.
“This is exactly why statute 301 exists,” Judge Froelicher stated, emphasizing that the deferral allowed Farella a chance to learn and make amends.
The state supported the deferred sentence, noting Farella’s efforts to rectify the damage. The judge highlighted that Farella’s proactive steps aligned with the intentions behind deferred sentencing laws.
