COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – In a shocking turn of events, Ayana R. Bacon, 25, of Box Elder, Montana, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl.
The case unfolded on September 22, 2023, when Bacon was a passenger in a car stopped in Shoshone County, Idaho. The individuals in the car had picked up a large quantity of fentanyl pills in Washington and were taking them to Montana to distribute them.
U.S. District Judge Amanda K. Brailsford handed down the sentence, ordering Bacon to be placed on supervised release for three years following her prison term. Bacon pleaded guilty to the charge in August 2024.
‘Fentanyl is a deadly threat and, along with our dedicated federal and state law enforcement partners, we are focused on shutting it out of Idaho,’ said U.S. Attorney Hurwit. ‘This means prosecuting those who bring it into Idaho communities as well as those using our highways to take loads to another state. Either way, we will hold you accountable.’
The investigation was a collaborative effort between the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Idaho State Police. Assistant U.S. Attorney Bryce Ellsworth prosecuted the case.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the case highlights the dangers of fentanyl trafficking and the importance of holding individuals accountable for their role in bringing this deadly substance into Idaho communities.
Ayana R. Bacon, exact criminal charges, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl.
City and state: COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho. The defendant was sentenced on an unspecified date, but the crime occurred on September 22, 2023.
The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Amanda K. Brailsford. Bacon will be placed on supervised release for three years following her prison term.
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Key Facts
- State: Idaho
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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