GREAT FALLS, MT – A wave of federal indictments swept through Montana courts this week, exposing a network of alleged criminal activity ranging from drug distribution to online harassment. The Grimy Times has been digging into the cases, revealing the faces and potential fates of those accused.
Jicarilla Juan Tiznado, 23, of Farmington, New Mexico, appeared in Great Falls on April 4th, pleading not guilty to charges of cyberstalking. If convicted of the most serious crime, Tiznado faces a maximum of five years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release. The FBI and Fort Peck Law Enforcement spearheaded the investigation. Tiznado was immediately detained pending further legal proceedings. Case reference: 22-81.
The drug trade continues to plague Montana, with several individuals arraigned on narcotics charges. Brittany Alice Bradley, 25, and Daniel Francis First Raised, 32, both of Harlem, face serious allegations of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, possession with intent to distribute, distribution of methamphetamine, distribution of controlled substances, and distribution of fentanyl. If found guilty of the most serious charge, Bradley and First Raised could receive a mandatory minimum of five to 40 years in prison, a $5 million fine, and at least four years of supervised release. Bradley was released pending further proceedings, while First Raised remains in custody. The FBI and Tri Agency Task Force investigated. Case reference: 22-18.
Further complicating the Montana drug scene, Wilbur Joseph Nagel, 52, of Box Elder, pleaded not guilty to charges of distribution of controlled substances. Nagel is looking at a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison, a $1 million fine, and three years of supervised release if convicted. He was detained after his arraignment. The investigation was a joint effort between the FBI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Rocky Boy’s Police Department, and Montana Highway Patrol. Case reference: 23-21. Jesse Nunez-Ibarra, 22, of Great Falls, also faces significant drug charges – conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, distribution of meth, and distribution of heroin. He could face a mandatory minimum of five to 40 years in prison, a $5 million fine, and at least four years of supervised release if convicted. Nunez-Ibarra was released pending further proceedings. The Great Falls Police Department, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Montana Division of Criminal Investigation were involved in the investigation. Case reference: 22-102.
In Billings, Anthony Holcomb, 29, April Jean Timberman, 41, and Bonita Hammons, 33, all of Miles City, were arraigned on April 5th, accused of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. This trio faces a dire outlook if convicted, with a mandatory minimum of 10 years to life in prison, a $10 million fine, and at least five years of supervised release. All three were detained. The Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Postal Service, and Montana Division of Criminal Investigation conducted the investigation. Case reference: 23-32.
Finally, Jamie Nicole Selage, 26, of Crow Agency, appeared in court on April 3rd, facing charges of assault resulting in serious bodily injury. If convicted, Selage could receive up to 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release. She was also detained. The FBI investigated this case. Case reference was not provided. These arraignments represent a snapshot of the ongoing battle against crime in Montana, and the Grimy Times will continue to follow these cases as they unfold.
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Key Facts
- Agency: ATF
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Cybercrime
- Source: Official Press Release
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