Bazil N. Peone, a 31-year-old man from Wellpinit, Washington, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking operation.
According to court records, Peone was arrested on October 26, 2017, after Kalispel Tribal Police officers entered an apartment in Airway Heights, Washington, with a key and found him to be the lone occupant. A subsequent search of the apartment turned up 74 grams of heroin, 44.5 grams of pure methamphetamine, 4.8 grams of cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms, scales, distribution supplies, drug paraphernalia, drug ledgers, several firearms and rounds of ammunition, and two ballistic vests.
Peone pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute five grams or more of pure methamphetamine on February 15, 2018. United States District Judge Stanley A. Bastian handed down the sentence, which will be followed by a five-year term of court supervision after Peone’s release from federal prison.
“Prosecuting drug crimes continues to be a priority for the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington,” said Joseph H. Harrington, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington. “Individuals who engage in the illegal distribution of controlled substances should be aware that there are serious criminal penalties connected with drug distribution and that this Office is committed to prosecuting aggressively drug and firearm-related cases in the Eastern District of Washington.”
The case was investigated by the Kalispel Tribal Police, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Spokane Resident Office of the United States Drug Enforcement Agency. Patrick J. Cashman, Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, prosecuted the case.
This case is a stark reminder of the dangers of methamphetamine trafficking and the serious consequences that come with it. The sentence handed down to Peone serves as a warning to those who would engage in similar activities.
The investigation and prosecution of this case were a collaborative effort between local, tribal, and federal law enforcement agencies. It is a testament to the dedication and hard work of these agencies that Peone has been brought to justice.
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Key Facts
- State: Washington
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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