Woman faces up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty in drug conspiracy

A Casper woman, Sarah Marie Lujan, faces up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to her involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy in Natrona County. The 44-year-old admitted to facilitating a connection between a co-conspirator and a drug supplier in Greeley, Colorado, during a court appearance before Judge Kerri Johnson.

Lujan was apprehended alongside three others following an investigation by Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation agents. On January 9, the agents monitored their travel from Colorado and attempted to stop their vehicle on Interstate 25 near Glenrock. One of the suspects, Carlos Salazar—also known as "Bones" in text conversations—fled from the traffic stop, reaching speeds of 138 mph before the vehicle was stopped using spike strips.

During the pursuit, law enforcement found bags containing about 98 grams of suspected methamphetamine that had been thrown from the vehicle, along with additional drug paraphernalia found inside the car. Lujan reportedly had a small quantity of methamphetamine on her at the time of her arrest, a charge that was dropped as part of her plea agreement.

Prior to their arrest, agents had begun tracking other individuals, including Joseph Barrera and Tristy Richards, due to their suspected involvement in meth delivery. After a high-speed chase and subsequent arrests, further investigation revealed connections among the suspects, including Lujan’s relationship with Barry Barrera, who allegedly took over the conspiracy in Natrona County.

Following a coordinated operation, Lujan, along with Barry and Staci Barrera and Salazar, was arrested on January 9. While Joseph Barrera has been charged federally, all suspects, including Lujan and Salazar, are presumed innocent until proven guilty or they enter a plea.