Spokane Fentanyl Kingpin Gets 22+ Years

SPOKANE VALLEY, WA – Jordy Scott Deboer, 32, of Spokane, Washington, is headed to federal prison for more than 22 years after a massive drug bust revealed a sophisticated fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking operation. Deboer was sentenced to 272 months imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute 50 Grams or More of Actual (Pure) Methamphetamine and Possession with Intent to Distribute 400 Grams or More of Fentanyl. The sentence was handed down by United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice.

The bust, executed March 30, 2023, by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Safe Streets Task Force, yielded a horrifying haul at a Spokane Valley Motel 6: approximately 24.7 pounds of fentanyl-laced pills (roughly 83,000 pills), 2 pounds of methamphetamine, 1 pound of cocaine, two firearms, and over $13,000 in cash. Deboer was arrested alongside his accomplice, Matthew Sailors, also known as “Rabbit.” This wasn’t Deboer’s first rodeo; he’d previously been indicted for similar trafficking offenses, released to attend inpatient drug treatment, and promptly relapsed into criminal activity.

According to court documents, Deboer and Sailors were actively engaged in selling fentanyl pills when law enforcement descended on the motel. The situation quickly escalated. Upon spotting officers, Deboer allegedly brandished a loaded firearm, discarding it alongside a duffle bag overflowing with narcotics before attempting to flee. He was quickly apprehended. The brazen attempt to evade capture highlights the defendant’s continued disregard for the law, even after being given a chance at rehabilitation.

Sailors, Deboer’s partner in crime, previously pleaded guilty to one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute 400 Grams or More of a Mixture or Substance Containing Fentanyl and received a 120-month federal prison sentence, also followed by 5 years of supervised release. The investigation revealed a clear pattern of trafficking large quantities of drugs from the Tri-Cities area to Spokane, indicating a well-established network.

“The significant amount of illicit drugs seized in this case demonstrates the need for law enforcement intervention to address the fentanyl crisis,” stated U.S. Attorney Vanessa R. Waldref. “My office will continue to relentlessly remove deadly fentanyl and other narcotics from Eastern Washington communities and will hold accountable those who seek to profit from the illicit sale of illegal drugs.” Richard A. Collodi, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Seattle field office, added, “Each Fentanyl pill that remains on the street has the potential to destroy the life… of the people who loved and cared for them.”

The Safe Streets Task Force, a collaborative effort between the FBI, U.S. Border Patrol, Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, Spokane Police Department, Spokane Valley Police Department, and Washington State Department of Corrections, conducted the investigation. This case serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing fentanyl epidemic and the dedication of law enforcement to dismantling these dangerous operations and bringing those responsible to justice. Deboer’s previous attempt at treatment clearly failed, underscoring the challenges of addressing addiction alongside criminal enterprise.