Laramie Man Sentenced to More Than Six Years for Child Abuse Material
A federal court sentenced Adrean Ray McClendon of Laramie to 78 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release after he pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material. The case underscores the role of online tips, multiagency investigations, and federal prosecution in protecting local children and supporting victims.
A Laramie resident received a federal prison sentence on November 13, 2025 after pleading guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material. Adrean Ray McClendon, 25, was sentenced to 78 months in prison and ordered to serve five years of supervised release, according to a monthly activity summary posted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Wyoming.
The investigation began when an online tip was submitted to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Forensic analysis of devices seized from a hotel room in Laramie uncovered hundreds of abusive images, and the federal release stated some of those images were distributed to others. The case was investigated with assistance from the Division of Criminal Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and prosecuted at the federal level, reflecting cooperation between state and federal law enforcement.
The sentencing included a restitution order, as noted in the U.S. Attorney’s Office summary, and the same release listed other regional sentencing actions handled by federal prosecutors. The outcome in this case highlights how online reporting mechanisms, forensic analysis, and interagency task forces translate digital tips into criminal charges and federal sentences.
For Albany County residents the case carries several implications. It demonstrates the practical impact of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children as a conduit for public reporting, and it shows that local incidents can escalate to federal prosecution when investigations uncover significant material or interstate distribution. The restitution order signals a legal avenue for victim compensation when abuse material is recovered and linked to offenders.
Institutionally, the case illustrates the central role of Internet Crimes Against Children task forces in coordinating evidence collection and forensic work, and the capacity of the U.S. Attorney’s Office to pursue federal charges that result in lengthy custodial terms and supervised release. Community safety depends in part on public awareness of reporting options and on sustained cooperation between local law enforcement and federal partners. Residents concerned about online exploitation should report tips to appropriate channels and consult law enforcement for guidance.
