Arson

Police say a 20-year-old Torrington woman is dead following a Tuesday morning crime spree in the community.

A suspect is in custody after Torrington police say a string of crimes were committed in the community, including a homicide.

Cheyenne police say a 36-year-old transient is to blame for an Aug. 23 fire at the Guest Ranch Motel.

A district court judge suspended an 8-10 year prison sentence and ordered Pennington to complete an in-patient treatment program or Laramie County’s drug court program.

Investigators found a pile of burning clothes, furnishings and other household materials next to the vehicle.

U.S. Attorney Mark Klaassen filed the criminal complaint on Oct. 23.

Third-degree arson is a felony punishable by imprisonment for no more than 5 years, a fine of no more than $5,000.00, or both.

Kellen Sorber's sentencing is set for March 15.

Kellen Sorber posed a flight risk.

The initial appearance is set in Cheyenne via a telephone conference call with U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Carman from the Yellowstone Justice Center.