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Defendants Caught in Meth Conspiracy, Sentenced to Prison
BOISE – In a shocking turn of events, two men have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a meth conspiracy in Idaho. Michael Duschka, 37, and Shannon Stewart, 42, both of Boise, were handed down harsh sentences by Chief U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill.
Duschka was sentenced to 68 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine. He pleaded guilty to the charge on March 7, 2013. Stewart, on the other hand, was sentenced to 32 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for distribution of methamphetamine. He pleaded guilty on February 27, 2013.
According to information presented in court, Duschka and Stewart conspired and agreed to sell methamphetamine to a confidential informant. On March 1, 2012, Duschka and Stewart met with the confidential informant to distribute methamphetamine and sold the individual approximately four grams of methamphetamine.
Duschka is already serving a state sentence for distributing methamphetamine. This new sentence will run concurrently with his existing sentence, ensuring that he spends the maximum amount of time behind bars.
The case was investigated by the Treasure Valley Metro Violent Crimes Task Force, a coalition of federal, state, and local agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Boise Police Department, Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Caldwell Police Department, Nampa Police Department, Meridian Police Department, Canyon County Sheriff’s Office, and the Idaho Department of Correction.
The case was prosecuted by the Special Assistant U.S. Attorney hired by the Treasure Valley Partnership and the State of Idaho to address gang crimes. The Treasure Valley Partnership is a group of elected officials in southwest Idaho dedicated to regional coordination, cooperation, and collaboration on creating coherent regional growth.
These harsh sentences serve as a reminder of the severe consequences of engaging in methamphetamine-related crimes. The Treasure Valley Metro Violent Crimes Task Force and the Special Assistant U.S. Attorney will continue to work tirelessly to bring those responsible for such crimes to justice.
Key Facts
- State: Idaho
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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