Robert William Stubbins, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Montana 2024

East Helena Man Sentenced for Trafficking Methamphetamine While Armed with Firearms

MISSOULA, Montana - Robert William Stubbins, 39, of East Helena was sentenced to ten years in prison and five years supervised release following his guilty pleas to conspiracy to possess with intent and to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime in April.

According to the Offer of Proof filed in the case, Stubbins possessed firearms while dealing methamphetamine and heroin in East Helena from November 2016 through January 2017. During much of that time, Stubbins was armed and traded firearms for drugs and/or money. Stubbins sold methamphetamine, heroin, and a firearm during the investigation.

The investigation ended in January when law enforcement executed a search warrant at his residence. Methamphetamine, heroin, and a rifle were seized. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Paulette Stewart.

The case was investigated by the Missouri River Drug Task Force, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Helena Police Department, Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office, and the DEA Western Laboratory.

Stubbins, a resident of East Helena, Montana, entered guilty pleas to the following criminal charges: conspiracy to possess with intent and to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

The sentencing occurred in April, but the exact date was not specified. Robert William Stubbins, the defendant, was handed down a 10-year prison sentence and five years supervised release by Senior U.S. District Court Judge Sam Haddon.

Further information on the investigation is not available at this time. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mt/pr/east-helena-man-sentenced-trafficking-methamphetamine-while-armed-firearms