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Kristofer Mikal Wright, 38, Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Drug and Gun Charges
BILLINGS – A Wyoming man with prior felony convictions who was found in possession of drugs and guns on two separate occasions was sentenced today to 118 months in prison to be followed by 5 years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Tim Racicot said.
Kristofer Mikal Wright pleaded guilty in May 2025 to one count of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and one count of being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Wright was found in possession of 35.2 grams of methamphetamine and two loaded firearms on March 20, 2024, and again on May 31, 2024, when he was found with 253.7 grams of actual methamphetamine, 90.8 grams of fentanyl, and two additional firearms.
U.S. District Judge Susan P. Watters presided over the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Tom Godfrey prosecuted the case. The ATF, U.S. Marshals Service, Montana Division of Criminal Investigation, and Montana Highway Patrol conducted the investigation.
The case highlights the dangers of possessing and distributing controlled substances, as well as the importance of enforcing laws related to firearms and prohibited individuals.
Kristofer Mikal Wright, Defendant/respondent REAL full name. Exact criminal charges: one count of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and one count of being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm and ammunition. City and state: BILLINGS, Montana. EXACT DATE with month/day/year: May 2025 (sentencing), March 20, 2024, and May 31, 2024. Sentence or outcome: 118 months in prison to be followed by 5 years of supervised release. Dollar amounts where applicable: 35.2 grams of methamphetamine, 253.7 grams of actual methamphetamine, and 90.8 grams of fentanyl.
Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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