Pocatello Pair Charged with Trafficking Fentanyl, Heroin and Methamphetamine after HIDTA bust

Two local residents face up to life in prison if convicted of charges stemming from a recent drug bust where they were found in possession of a substantial amount of illegal narcotics, police say. Click below to view full news article.

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Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Over 17 Years in Federal Prison

On Thursday, February 19, 2026, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced that Franklin Ryan, 45, of Sparks, Nevada, was sentenced to 210 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl in eastern Idaho. Please click on the link below to view the press release.

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2025 Q4 Oregon-Idaho HIDTA Times

Please click on the link below to view the 2025 4th quarter edition of the HIDTA Times newsletter.

HIDTA Times Newsletter Q4

2025 Q3 Oregon-Idaho HIDTA Times

Please click on the link below to view the 2025 3rd quarter edition of the HIDTA Times newsletter.

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Seven Pounds Of Fentanyl Seized In Troutdale Drug Bust, Second Major Haul In A Week

Investigators with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Dangerous Drug Team have seized approximately seven pounds of fentanyl as part of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking in the area.

The bust marks the second major fentanyl seizure by the team in just one week. Please click on the link below to view the article.

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Career Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Federal Prison

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.

U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Idaho press release

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.

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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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