CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Treva Lynn Larson, 52, was sentenced Thursday, Dec. 5 in Laramie County District Court to three to five years in prison, with the sentence suspended in favor of three years of supervised probation. Judge Catherine R. Rogers presided over the sentencing, which followed Larson’s guilty plea to her third drug possession offense, enhanced under Wyoming law for repeat offenders.
Judge Rogers highlighted Larson’s progress in treatment and her potential to rebuild her life. “I see a lot of promise in you and for you,” Rogers told Larson during the hearing. “It’s going to be hard, but from where I sit, you have everything you need to make this your last go-around in court.”
Case background
Larson’s arrest stemmed from a Feb. 22 traffic stop near West College Drive and Walterscheid Boulevard in Cheyenne. Deputies conducted the stop after noting expired registration tags on her vehicle. During the stop, officers observed open alcohol containers and drug paraphernalia inside the car. A search of the vehicle uncovered suspected fentanyl pills in the glove box and trunk, along with burnt tinfoil and straws commonly associated with drug use.
Larson initially denied using alcohol or drugs but failed multiple field sobriety tests. A subsequent Drug Recognition Evaluation concluded that Larson was impaired by controlled substances and unfit to drive.
She faced several charges, including third-offense possession of a controlled substance, DUI and open container violations. As part of a plea agreement, the state dismissed the DUI and open container charges, citing insufficient evidence for the DUI. Larson pleaded guilty to the felony possession charge.
Sentencing details
Larson’s sentence reflects the court’s decision to prioritize rehabilitation over incarceration. Under the terms of her probation, she must participate in the Laramie County Drug Court Program, complete substance abuse treatment and undergo a mental health evaluation with counseling. Any failure to meet these conditions could result in her suspended prison sentence being enforced.
Defense attorneys emphasized Larson’s transformation since the start of the case, citing her progress in treatment and commitment to recovery. They described her planned participation in drug court as a step toward long-term change.
Court fees totaling $325 were imposed, but restitution and public defender fees were waived due to Larson’s status as a qualified offender under the Addicted Offender Accountability Act.
