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Nampa Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Fatal Meth Overdose
BOISE – A 45-year-old Nampa man was sentenced to federal prison yesterday for distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl resulting in death, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced today.
Ryan E. Curtis received 240 months in prison and three years of supervised release for his role in the deadly overdose.
Details of the Crime
According to court records, in August 2017, Curtis began distributing a substance he called ‘China White’, a common street name for either pure heroin or a mixture of heroin and fentanyl.
Curtis provided a sample of China White to Dominico Stewart, asking him to try the substance while Curtis was present. Shortly after Stewart ingested the substance, he collapsed.
Instead of seeking help, Curtis tried to revive Stewart on his own through several different methods, including injecting Stewart with methamphetamine. Ultimately, Stewart died.
Attempted Cover-Up and Investigation
Curtis attempted to conceal his role in Stewart’s death by dumping the body in an alleyway in Nampa.
The next morning, the Nampa Police Department discovered Stewart’s body and a toxicology report showed that he had a lethal dose of methamphetamine and fentanyl in his system at the time of his death.
The coroner determined that Stewart died of a methamphetamine overdose. The investigation led to the discovery of a larger drug trafficking organization.
Three others, Matt Sedillo, Herman Sedillo, and Vaudencia Hamilton, have been arrested and charged in federal court for their role in trafficking the deadly drugs.
Prosecution and Sentencing
The case was investigated by the Nampa Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
The case was prosecuted by the Special Assistant U.S. Attorney hired by the Ada County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and the Idaho High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Board.
The Idaho High Intensity Drug Trafficking Board is a collaboration of local law enforcement drug task forces and prosecuting agencies dedicated to addressing regional drug trafficking organizations.
Key Facts
- State: Idaho
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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