Nicole Ann Kettler, 41, of Grayling, Michigan was sentenced to 139 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott announced on Friday, June 6, 2025, in a press release from the United States Attorney’s Office - District of Idaho. Please click on the link below to view the press release.
2025 - Q1 Oregon-Idaho HIDTA Times
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Idaho Law Enforcement Diversion graduation highlights program's strengths
Shoshone News-Press story - please click on link below to view the article.
Idaho governor touts state awareness, testing in fight against fentanyl
Idaho Press news story - please click on the link below to view the article.
Norteño Gang Member Sentenced to 7 Years in Federal Prison
Hector Aguirre, 28, of Caldwell, Idaho was sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for unlawful possession of a firearm and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott announced on March 28, 2025. Please click on the link to view the press release.
U.S. Marshals Task Force Arrests Two, Continues Search for Last Remaining Norteño Gang Member in Connection to Moses Lake Homicide
The U.S. Marshals Service Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force (PNVOTF) has arrested two fugitives and continues its search for Jose Beltran-Rodriguez, 20, the last remaining suspect in the March 21 drive-by shooting in Moses Lake, Washington, that killed a 14-year-old and injured four others. Please click on the link below to view the press release.
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Mexican National Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison on Drug Charges
Since 2015, Defendant and Six of His Family Members Have Been Charged in Idaho and Oregon with Federal Drug Offenses. Please click on the link below to read the press release.
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Oregon Health Authority Opioid Overdose Update - April 25, 2024
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Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced to Federal Prison
Brendan Manzon, 50, of Boise, ID was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge David C. Nye to 78 months in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release for distribution of methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today. Please click on the link below to read the press release.
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OPB article on the worsening drug crisis in Oregon
Fueled by fentanyl, the number of overdose deaths in Oregon has soared since 2019. And while the surge in overdoses is part of a national problem, the state’s underfunded treatment system is struggling to provide local solutions. Click on the link to view the article.
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