Natrona County man sentenced to 10 years after high-speed chase
Officers found meth and a counterfeit fentanyl pill in the vehicle of Christopher Gore, who fled from deputies near Interstate 80.
By Simon Bennett ·
A Natrona County man will spend a decade in federal prison following a high-speed pursuit that ended with the discovery of drugs in his vehicle. Christopher Gore, 42, accepted a plea deal for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
The incident began on January 14, 2025, when Natrona County Sheriff’s deputies approached Gore near Interstate 80. Before the officers could activate a warrant, Gore drove away. A chase involving both county deputies and Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers followed.
The pursuit reached speeds exceeding 110 miles per hour. Troopers brought the vehicle to a stop, and officers took Gore into custody. They later searched the vehicle and found approximately 400 grams of methamphetamine. The search also turned up one counterfeit oxycodone pill containing fentanyl.
Court documents state that Gore admitted he intended to distribute the drugs. The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation, the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office, and the Wyoming Highway Patrol worked together on the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Vance Johnston prosecuted the matter.
U.S. Attorney Karen Smith described the speed of the chase as a risk to motorists. She said the swift coordination between local deputies, state troopers, and federal prosecutors removed a dangerous drug dealer from local streets.
The sentence reflects the federal charge of possession with intent to distribute. Gore’s admission of intent to distribute the drugs was a key factor in the plea agreement.
