Jacob Eugene Odman, 39, Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking in Missoula, Montana

MISSOULA, Montana – Jacob Eugene Odman, 39, was sentenced to 46 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $10,000 restitution for his role in trafficking fentanyl pills in the community.

According to court documents, law enforcement responded to a Missoula County residence on February 18, 2022 for a reported drug overdose and found the victim, deceased. Next to the victim was a small blue pill engraved with ‘M30,’ which officers recognized as consistent with counterfeit Oxycodone. Lab testing determined that the pill contained fentanyl.

A toxicology report confirmed that the victim had fentanyl and a fentanyl metabolite in their blood when they died. The investigation determined that Odman provided fentanyl pills to the victim the previous evening.

Law enforcement officers spoke with Odman, who denied any knowledge of pills and asked if the victim was okay. Agents executed a search warrant on Odman’s residence and found 409 fentanyl pills. In addition, four days before the victim’s death, Idaho State Police stopped an individual, searched their vehicle, and found more than 300 fentanyl pills hidden in containers that looked like soda cans.

Odman was texting the individual about purchasing a product and asked for travel updates. The individual texted Odman that, ‘Idaho is searching my car.’ Odman responded, ‘Oh no.’ The individual then said, ‘It’s in cans.’

The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Missoula Police Department, and Missoula County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Karla E. Painter prosecuted the case.

Odman pleaded guilty in October 2022 to conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and distribution of fentanyl.

MANDATORY FACTS: Defendant/Respondent REAL full name: Jacob Eugene Odman. Exact criminal charges: Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and distribution of fentanyl. City and state: Missoula, Montana. Exact date: February 18, 2022. Sentence or outcome: 46 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $10,000 restitution. Dollar amounts: $10,000.

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