Pocatello, ID – In a shocking turn of events, 32-year-old Hailey M. Card was sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl in Pocatello, Idaho. The fentanyl distributed by Card was consumed by a Pocatello man who died from a fentanyl overdose.
A subsequent investigation uncovered cellphone records, text messages, Facebook Messenger exchanges, and witness statements that showed that in early morning of January 15, 2022, Card sold the fentanyl that the victim returned home and consumed. An autopsy performed on January 18, 2022, at the Ada County Coroner’s Office, confirmed that the victim died from acute fentanyl intoxication.
“The battle against fentanyl requires all of us to work together,” said U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit. “In this case, we had exceptional cooperation between law enforcement and the coroner’s offices that allowed us to obtain the evidence we needed to obtain justice and to protect others from the tragic fate of the deceased in this case.”
Chief U.S. District Judge David C. Nye sentenced Card to 188 months in federal prison. Card, upon completion of her prison sentence, was also ordered to serve an additional three years of supervised release. Card pleaded guilty to the charge on July 20, 2023.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50-100 times stronger than morphine. Pharmaceutical fentanyl was developed for severe pain management and prescribed in the form of transdermal patches or lozenges. While prescription fentanyl can be diverted for misuse, most cases of fentanyl-related overdoses in the U.S. are linked to illegally made fentanyl that is sold through illicit drug markets for its heroin-like effect.
Idaho has seen a massive influx of counterfeit pills in the last several years. The pills are mass-produced by criminal drug networks and falsely marketed as legitimate prescription pills. The pills are made to look like prescription opioids such as oxycodone (Oxycontin, Percocet), hydrocodone (Vicodin), and alprazolam (Xanax); or stimulants like amphetamines (Adderall).
Card’s case highlights the serious consequences of fentanyl distribution and the importance of cooperation between law enforcement and the community to combat this deadly opioid. We urge anyone with information about fentanyl distribution to come forward and help us protect our community.
Hailey M. Card, 32, of Pocatello, ID, was sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for distribution of fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today. The fentanyl distributed by Card was consumed by a Pocatello man who died from a fentanyl overdose on January 15, 2022.
Defendant: Hailey M. Card
Criminal Charges: Distribution of fentanyl
City and State: Pocatello, Idaho
Date: January 2022
Sentence: 188 months in federal prison, plus 3 years of supervised release
Pleaded Guilty: July 20, 2023
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Key Facts
- State: Idaho
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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