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Felony Fugitive Caught with Meth and Ammo
BOISE – Mathew Grover, 28, of Nampa, Idaho, has pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and unlawful possession of ammunition, Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael Gonzalez announced.
Grover was arrested on October 5, 2016, by Nampa Police officers on a federal warrant for violating supervised release in another federal case. Later that day, United States Probation officers with the assistance of Nampa Police officers searched Grover’s home in Nampa. Among the items found inside the home were $4,709 in cash as well as a plastic bag containing 42.09 grams of pure methamphetamine.
In the garage, officers found two rounds of 16-gauge ammunition and five rounds of 12-gauge ammunition. This is a serious case of violating the law, and we will make sure that he is held accountable for his actions.
Grover was convicted of conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise and unlawful possession of a firearm on January 9, 2012. As a result of this conviction, Grover was prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition. As part of his plea agreement, Grover will be entering admissions to numerous supervised release violations in his 2012 case.
The charge of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine is punishable by up to twenty years in prison, at least three years of supervised release, and a $1,000,000 fine. The charge of unlawful possession of ammunition is punishable by up to ten years in prison up to three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000.
Sentencing is set for June 27, 2017, before Chief U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill. We will continue to work tirelessly to keep our community safe and bring those who violate the law to justice.
The case is the result of an investigation by the United States Probation Office, and the Treasure Valley Metro Violent Crime Task Force. The Metro Task Force was created approximately eleven years ago and is comprised of federal, state and local agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Boise Police Department, Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Caldwell Police Department, Nampa Police Department, Meridian Police Department, Canyon County Sheriff’s Office, and Idaho Department of Probation and Parole.
The Task Force conducts complex long-term investigation of criminal gangs. We appreciate the hard work and dedication of our law enforcement partners and will continue to work together to keep our community safe.
Key Facts
- State: Idaho
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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