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Wyoming Man Pleads Guilty to Animal Cruelty for Wolf Incident

3/7/2026

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Cody Roberts Pleads Guilty

Cody Roberts, a Wyoming man, pleaded guilty to felony animal cruelty for bringing an injured wolf into a bar in 2024.
During the court appearance, he expressed regret and hopes to move forward.
The incident involved Roberts striking the wolf with a snowmobile, which remains legal in Wyoming.
The plea deal includes 18 months of probation and a $1,000 fine, with a maximum two-year sentence.

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Collins and Martinez Plead Guilty

Shad Sterling Collins, a Wenatchee, Washington man, pleaded guilty to possession of fentanyl with intent to deliver after deputies found nearly 146 grams during a January 2024 traffic stop, and he faces 20–60 months in prison.
Humberto Martinez of Perryton, Texas, pleaded guilty to capital murder for killing his 4-year-old daughter and setting her room on fire in July 2022, admitting strangling her.
Both cases show serious crimes in Washington and Texas.

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Cody Roberts Pleads Guilty

Cody Roberts, a Wyoming man, pleaded guilty to felony animal cruelty for bringing an injured wolf into a bar in 2024.
During the court appearance, he expressed regret and hopes to move forward.
The incident involved Roberts striking the wolf with a snowmobile, which remains legal in Wyoming.
The plea deal includes 18 months of probation and a $1,000 fine, with a maximum two-year sentence.

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