Nampa Drug Kingpin Sentenced to Nine Years

BOISE – Nampa’s Patrick William Collingwood, 39, has been handed a 108-month federal prison sentence for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. According to court records, the drug kingpin transported meth and cash across borders, leading to his February 19, 2021, arrest.

Law enforcement officers found nearly 15 pounds of meth and 25 marijuana plants in Collingwood’s vehicle upon his capture. Tools for drug trafficking, including a digital scale and plastic baggies, were also seized.

Collingwood boasts several state convictions and faces additional charges for methamphetamine trafficking in Canyon County and possession of a controlled substance in Ada County.

Following his prison term, Chief U.S. District Judge David C. Nye has ordered Collingwood to serve four years of supervised release. Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr., praised the DEA, Ada County Sheriff’s Office, and City County Narcotics Unit for their role in this prosecution.

This case is a result of an OCDETF investigation, which targets high-level drug traffickers and criminal organizations. The prosecution was led by a Special Assistant United States Attorney, with funding from the HIDTA program under the ONDCP. Idaho’s HIDTA includes local law enforcement agencies dedicated to combating regional drug trafficking.

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