Nampa Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms Violation

BOISE – A Nampa man pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm. According to court records, on June 29, 2021, during arrest on an outstanding warrant, David Valdez, 40, of Nampa,…

U.S. Marshals Offers $2,500 Reward for Information on Noncompliant Sex Offender on the Run

Boise, ID – The U.S. Marshals in Idaho are looking for a noncompliant sex offender and are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to his arrest. William Newel Brockbrader, aka “Bill…

Caldwell Woman Sentenced for Bank Fraud

BOISE – A Caldwell woman was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for bank fraud. According to court records, Melissa A. Castellanos, 52, of Caldwell, worked as a…

Chilean National Sentenced to Federal Prison for Vehicle Break-In and Credit Card Fraud Scheme

BOISE – A Miami Beach, Florida man was sentenced to two years in federal prison for wire fraud stemming from his participation in a vehicle break-in scheme that victimized individuals and businesses…

California Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Trafficking

BOISE – A California man pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. According to court records, on May 25, 2021, Raul Garcia, 41, of Woodland, California, was found in…

Magic Valley Group Sentenced to Prison for Federal Drug Crime

BOISE – Three Idaho men were sentenced to federal prison this week for their participation in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and heroin in the Magic Valley. According to court records, James…

Caldwell Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute

BOISE – A Caldwell man was sentenced to 96 months in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. According to court records, Travis Rouse, 53, of Caldwell, aided and…

Fruitland Man Sentenced to Over 9 Years for Federal Gun Crime

BOISE – A Fruitland man was sentenced to 110 months in federal prison for unlawful possession of a firearm. According to court records, on November 8, 2020, Israel Jacob Salinas, 38, pointed…

Greenleaf Man Pleads Guilty to Firearms Violation and Assaulting a Federal Officer

BOISE – A Greenleaf man pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm and assaulting a federal officer. According to court records, in March 2021, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) started investigating…

Magic Valley Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Drug Distribution Case

BOISE – A Gooding man was sentenced to ten years in federal prison for distribution of methamphetamine. According to court records, beginning in early 2020, law enforcement officers received information that Ruben…

Mountain Home Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Gun Charges

BOISE – A Mountain Home man pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and unlawful possession of a firearm. According to statements made in court, on March 15, 2021,…

Nampa Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl

BOISE – A Nampa man was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for distribution of illegal drugs. According to court records, Allen Eugene McLean, 20, of Nampa, sold another person methamphetamine…

California Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Passing Counterfeit Currency

BOISE – A San Leandro, California man was sentenced to four months in federal prison and four months of home confinement for passing counterfeit currency. According to court records, on March 4,…

Nampa Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft of Government Money

BOISE – A Nampa woman pleaded guilty to theft of government money. According to court records, in September 2010, Maria Vasquez, 37, of Nampa, filed an application with the Social Security Administration…

Caldwell Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Methamphetamine

BOISE – A Caldwell man was sentenced to 108 months in federal prison for distribution of methamphetamine. According to court records, Dagoberto Leroy Turnbull, 32, of Caldwell, sold another person methamphetamine on…

Nampa Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute

BOISE – A Nampa man was sentenced to 108 months in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. According to court records, Cainen Bleu Johnson, 44, of Nampa,…

Nampa Woman Pleads Guilty to Failure to Account for and Pay Over Employment Tax

BOISE – A Nampa woman pleaded guilty to failure to account for and pay over employment tax. According to court records, from approximately 1999 to 2019, Nicole Beth Howerzyl, 69, of Nampa,…

Nampa Women Pleads Guilty to Failure to Account for and Pay Over Employment Tax

BOISE – A Nampa woman pleaded guilty to failure to account for and pay over employment tax. According to court records, from approximately 1999 to 2019, Nicole Beth Howerzyl, 69, of Nampa,…

Acting U.S. Attorney Gonzalez Announces a $344,963 Grant Awarded to the Idaho ICAC Task Force to Help Fund Ongoing Operations

BOISE – Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr. announced today that the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force received an award totaling $344,963 from the Department of Justice’s Office…

Nampa Man Sentenced to Over 4 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of a Sawed-Off Shotgun

BOISE – A Nampa man was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for possession of an unregistered firearm and the unlawful possession of a firearm. According to court records, on April…

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