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Oregon Man Sentenced to 180 Months in Prison for Meth Possession and Distribution
Robert Iracheta, 27, of Vale, Oregon, has been sentenced to 180 months in prison for possession and distribution of methamphetamine, and for unlawful possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced.
Senior U.S. District Judge Edward J. Lodge also ordered Iracheta to serve five years of supervised release following his release from prison. Iracheta pleaded guilty on August 27, 2015.
According to court proceedings, Iracheta was arrested in Payette, Idaho, on March 18, 2015. When the officers searched the home he shared with his girlfriend and infant child, they found a locked safe containing seven plastic baggies with 148.58 grams of actual methamphetamine, a Lorcin .22 caliber pistol, and $2,760 in cash, as well as paraphernalia.
Iracheta admitted he possessed the methamphetamine with intent to distribute it. These items were forfeited by Iracheta as part of his sentence.
“Severe federal prison sentences are reserved for those who traffic in addictive illegal drugs and use firearms to further their unlawful conduct,” said Olson.
U.S. Attorney Olson emphasized the importance of pursuing those who pose a danger to communities. “With our state and federal law enforcement partners, we will vigilantly pursue those who pose this specific danger to our communities.”
The case was investigated by the High Desert Task Force and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Iracheta’s sentence underscores the severity of the charges and the importance of combating methamphetamine trafficking and firearm-related crimes.
Iracheta’s guilty plea and subsequent sentence serve as a reminder of the consequences of engaging in illicit activities that harm communities.
As the High Desert Task Force and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms continue to work together, it is clear that those who traffic in addictive illegal drugs and use firearms to further their conduct will face severe federal prison sentences.
Key Facts
- State: Idaho
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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