Three Defendants Sentenced to Over 21 Years in Federal Prison Combined

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BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today the sentencing results of three separate drug distribution cases in Southern Idaho, with the combined sentences totaling over 21 years in federal prison. "The case results announced today reflect stellar work by our prosecutors and staff," said U.S. Attorney Hurwit. "Together with our law enforcement partners, our office is rising to meet the challenge that drug trafficking poses to communities in Idaho. The partnerships that drive these cases will continue to make our state a terrible place for drug dealers to do business."

Large Scale Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison

Luis M. Villalobos-Galdamez, 27, an immigrant from El Salvador residing in California at the time of his arrest, was sentenced by Senior U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill to 120 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. On May 16, 2023, a Deschutes County, Oregon detective alerted the Idaho State Police (ISP) about a car traveling from California to the Magic Valley suspected of carrying a large quantity of controlled substances. The investigation identified Villalobos-Galdamez as a significant methamphetamine supplier to Deschutes County and possibly Idaho. ISP detectives located the car and conducted a traffic stop, discovering 21.46 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in various compartments of the vehicle. Villalobos-Galdamez pleaded guilty to the federal charge in April 2024. Following his sentence, he will serve five years of supervised release and is expected to be deported to El Salvador. Assistant U.S. Attorney Chris Booker prosecuted the case.

Nampa Man Convicted of Methamphetamine Distribution Sentenced to More Than 6 Years in Federal Prison

Oswald Charles Reyna, 67, of Nampa, was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine. Reyna sold methamphetamine on three occasions in July and August 2023 at his Nampa home. On August 26, 2023, police found approximately five ounces of methamphetamine in his vehicle during a drug deal. Reyna, with a 26-year history of drug trafficking, pleaded guilty to his fifth drug trafficking offense on May 9, 2024. Senior U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill also ordered Reyna to pay a $500 fine, serve four years of supervised release following his sentence, and forfeited his Nampa home used for drug deals. The investigation was a collaborative effort by DEA, the Nampa Police Department Special Investigations Unit, and the Fruitland Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney David Morse prosecuted the case.

Canyon County Man Sentenced to Over 4 Years for Distributing Fentanyl

Aaron Vincent Fretz, 41, of Nampa, was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for distributing fentanyl. In August 2023, Fretz sold 5.5 grams of fentanyl and 84.1 grams of methamphetamine on two occasions. Fretz's criminal history includes felony convictions for methamphetamine and fentanyl possession, grand theft, and misdemeanors for DUI and marijuana possession. Senior U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill ordered Fretz to serve three years of supervised release following his sentence. Fretz pleaded guilty on May 2, 2024. The City County Narcotics Unit led the investigation, with prosecution by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Marie C. Chong, funded by the Oregon-Idaho HIDTA program.

U.S. Attorney Hurwit commended the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies in these cases, highlighting their role in making Idaho a safer place.