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Helena Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Trafficking Meth and Fentanyl
GREAT FALLS – A Helena man has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Michael Wayne Hagman, 40, was sentenced to 136 months in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Tim Racicot said.
The sentencing comes after Hagman pleaded guilty in November 2025 to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances.
Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided over the case.
The government alleged in court documents that law enforcement intercepted a package in February 2025 containing two pounds of methamphetamine and destined for Hagman’s residence. They searched that residence on February 28, 2025, and seized a large quantity of methamphetamine and fentanyl, $39,704 in U.S. Currency, and several firearms.
During an interview with law enforcement on March 20, 2025, Hagman admitted he was receiving meth and fentanyl from a co-conspirator and distributing the drugs in the Helena area. The co-conspirator would sometimes front Hagman drugs to sell.
Hagman said he sold fentanyl powder for the same price he paid for it and his source compensated him with user amounts of the drug. He also discussed the purchase and sale prices of meth, fentanyl, and M30s (fentanyl pills) and admitted he resold the meth at a higher price to make a profit.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office prosecuted the case, while the Missouri River Drug Task Force, Helena Police Department, Lewis & Clark County Sheriff’s Office, and FBI Montana Regional Violent Crime Task Force conducted the investigation.
The case highlights the ongoing struggle against meth and fentanyl trafficking in Montana.
The defendant’s exact criminal charges were possession with intent to distribute controlled substances.
The defendant’s city and state are Helena, Montana.
The exact date of the crime was February 2025, with law enforcement intercepting a package containing two pounds of methamphetamine.
The exact date of the sentencing was Wednesday, with Hagman receiving 136 months in prison.
The dollar amount seized was $39,704 in U.S. Currency.
Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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