Man arrested with over 1,100 fentanyl pills strapped to his leg gets 3- to 5-year sentence

A Casper man, Taylor Cole Few, was sentenced to three to five years in state prison for possessing approximately 1,140 fentanyl pills strapped to his thigh. The sentencing took place on Thursday, with Seventh Judicial District Court Judge Catherine Wilking considering Few's significant criminal history and the fact that he was on probation at the time of his arrest. Few will be credited for the 235 days he has already served since his arrest in July.

At his sentencing, Few expressed remorse for his actions and apologized to the court, attorneys, and the community. He revealed that he had struggled with addiction for 15 years but had managed to stay clean for several years prior to his involvement with fentanyl. “It’s grabbing a hold of my body and hasn’t let go since,” he stated during his initial court appearance, explaining that his addiction had taken him down an unexpected path.

Few had been working in the oil field and was close to completing a bachelor's degree in psychology when he fell back into substance abuse. Prior to sentencing, several letters of support from counselors and jail staff highlighted Few's compliance with treatment and his engagement in rehabilitation programs.

The investigation into Few began when he became a person of interest in separate drug distribution investigations. On July 17, law enforcement obtained a warrant to track his vehicle, which led them to monitor his travels back into Wyoming. Few was pulled over on July 22 by the Wyoming Highway Patrol near Casper, where officers discovered a blue fentanyl pill and an open bottle of vodka in his vehicle.

Despite initially denying any drug concealment while in custody, Few eventually confessed to having the fentanyl pills strapped to his upper leg. Law enforcement discovered six plastic bags containing the pills secured with an Ace bandage. Few ultimately pleaded guilty to possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute, resulting in the state dropping a more serious felony weight charge.