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.
2024 - 4Q Oregon-Idaho HIDTA Times
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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.
2024 - 3Q Oregon-Idaho HIDTA Times
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2024 - 2Q Oregon-Idaho HIDTA Times
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2024 - 1Q Oregon-Idaho HIDTA Times
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Oregon Health Authority Opioid Overdose Update - April 25, 2024
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2023 - 4Q Oregon-Idaho HIDTA Times
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2023 - 3Q Oregon-Idaho HIDTA Times
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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.
2023 - 2Q Oregon-Idaho HIDTA Times
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2023 - 1Q Oregon-Idaho HIDTA Times
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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.
2022 - 4Q Oregon-Idaho HIDTA Times
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2022 - 3Q Oregon-Idaho HIDTA Times
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Washington Man Sentenced for Involvement in Sandpoint Teen's Death
Oregon-Idaho HIDTA’s North Idaho Narcotics Enforcement (NINE) task force assisted in the investigation of this impactful case. Please click on the link below to access the press release.
Statement from Dr. Rahul Gupta on Today's CDC Overdose Death Data
Today, Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), issued the following statement regarding the CDC’s release of provisional drug overdose death data, which show 108,022 predicted overdose deaths in the 12-month period ending in May 2022. Please click on the link below to view the press release.
Drug Dealer Targeting Portland High School Students Faces Federal Charges
Jonathon Ash Clark aka “Jonathan Ash Clark” has been charged by federal criminal complaint with possessing with intent to distribute a controlled substance, distributing a controlled substance to a person under the age of 21, and using a minor in drug operations. Please click on link below to view the full press release.
2022 - 2Q Oregon-Idaho HIDTA Times
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