Ryan Gossett, a 39-year-old man from Turner, Oregon, has been sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale drug trafficking operation in Central Oregon.
According to court documents, Gossett was apprehended on April 26, 2024, in Bend, Oregon, after fleeing prosecution in Marion County, Oregon for armed robbery. At the time of his arrest, Gossett was in possession of a handgun and small amounts of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
A search warrant was executed on Gossett’s vehicle two days later, revealing a large stash of illicit substances, including over 900 grams of methamphetamine and 330 grams of fentanyl, as well as firearm magazines. This discovery led to Gossett’s indictment on June 20, 2024, for Possession with Intent to Distribute more than 500 grams of Methamphetamine.
Gossett has a history of run-ins with the law, with multiple prior convictions for delivery of a controlled substance. His latest conviction has resulted in a sentence of 210 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release.
The case against Gossett was investigated by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), with assistance from the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team and the United States Marshals Service. The prosecution was handled by Andrew R. Doyle, Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon.
Gossett’s guilty plea on July 9, 2025, marked the culmination of a multi-agency effort to bring him to justice. His sentence serves as a testament to the commitment of law enforcement agencies to combatting drug trafficking in Oregon and holding perpetrators accountable for their crimes.
The sentencing of Ryan Gossett to over 17 years in federal prison sends a strong message to those involved in the drug trade: the consequences of their actions will be severe. As the war on drugs continues, cases like Gossett’s highlight the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the judiciary in disrupting and dismantling large-scale drug trafficking operations.
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Key Facts
- State: Oregon
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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