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A federal grand jury in Boise has indicted twenty-one individuals in thirteen separate indictments for distributing methamphetamine and possessing firearms. The indictments are the result of a long term investigation by the Treasure Valley Metro Violent Crimes Task Force.

The investigation began when the task force focused on the drug distribution of the “Aryan Knights” gang. The gang is active both in prison and on the streets throughout Idaho. Through the investigation, law enforcement agents identified Aryan Knight gang members who were trafficking methamphetamine, as well as associates of the gang who were the source of that methamphetamine.

Of the twenty-one individuals indicted, thirteen were indicted for drug charges including four counts of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, fifteen counts of distribution of methamphetamine, and four counts of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.

Eight individuals were indicted for firearm charges including six counts of unlawfully possessing firearms, two counts of possessing sawed-off shotguns, and one count of transferring a sawed-off shotgun. Two individuals were indicted for both drug and firearms charges, including two counts of distributing methamphetamine and two counts of unlawfully possessing firearms.

“Methamphetamine trafficking is Idaho’s most serious drug crime,” said U.S. Attorney Wendy Olson. “The involvement of known gang members and the presence of firearms pose significant danger to our communities …”

Indicted on September 12, 2012, are 13 defendants charged in seven indictments:

• Dallas Tyler Thompson, 31, Boise, Idaho - two counts of distribution of
methamphetamine; one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine; drug
forfeiture.
Each count is punishable by a minimum of five years and up to 40 years in prison, a
maximum fine of $5 million, and at least four years of supervised release.

• Cameron James Ball, 25, Boise, Idaho - one count of unlawful possession of firearm;
firearm forfeiture.
Punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a maximum fine of $250,000, and up to three
years of supervised release.

• Joshua Michael Nall, 31, Boise, Idaho - one count of unlawful possession of firearm;
firearm forfeiture.
Punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a maximum fine of $250,000, and up to three
years of supervised release.

• Christopher John Solders, 26, Twin Falls, Idaho - two counts of distribution of
methamphetamine; drug forfeiture.
Each count is punishable by up to 20 years in prison, a maximum fine of $1 million, and
up to three years of supervised release.

• Stephanie Ann Robinson, 29, Boise, Idaho - one count of distribution of
methamphetamine; drug forfeiture.
Punishable by a minimum of five years and up to 40 years in prison, a maximum fine of
$5 million, and at least four years of supervised release.

• Nicholas Andrew Steele, 26, Boise, Idaho - two counts of distribution of
methamphetamine; one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine; drug
forfeiture.
Each count is punishable by a minimum of five years and up to 40 years in prison, a
maximum fine of $5 million, and at least four years of supervised release.

• Dennis Lynn James, 45, Boise, Idaho - two counts of distribution of methamphetamine; one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine; drug forfeiture.
Each count is punishable by a minimum of five years and up to 40 years in prison, a
maximum fine of $5 million, and at least four years of supervised release.

• Darin Scott Melton, 44, Twin Falls, Idaho - one count of conspiracy to distribute a
controlled substance; one count of distribution of a controlled substance; drug forfeiture.
Each count is punishable by a minimum term of 10 years up to life in prison, a $10
million fine, and at least five years of supervised release.

• Lisa Rochel Samayoa, 45, Boise, Idaho - one count of conspiracy to distribute
methamphetamine; two counts of distribution of methamphetamine; one count of
possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute; drug forfeiture.
Conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine is punishable by a minimum term of 10 years
up to life in prison, a $10 million fine, and at least five years of supervised release.
Distribution of methamphetamine is punishable by up to 20 years in prison, a maximum
fine of $1 million, and up to three years of supervised release and/or a minimum of five
years up to 40 years in prison, a maximum fine of $5 million, and at least four years of
supervised release.
Possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine is punishable by up to 20 years
in prison, a maximum fine of $1 million, and up to three years of supervised release.

• Jesse Ray Delgado, 47, Boise, Idaho - one count of conspiracy to distribute
methamphetamine; two counts of distribution of methamphetamine; one count of
possession of methamphetaine with intent to distribute; drug forfeiture.
Conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine is punishable by a minimum term of 10 years
up to life in prison, a $10 million fine, and at least five years of supervised release.
Each count of distribution of methamphetamine is punishable by a minimum of five years
up to 40 years in prison, a maximum fine of $5 million, and at least four years of
supervised release.
Possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine is punishable by a minimum
term of 10 years up to life in prison, a $10 million fine, and at least five years of
supervised release.

• Nina Ann Lucas, 32, Pocatello, Idaho - one count of conspiracy to distribute
methamphetamine; one count of possession of methamphetamine with intent to
distribute; drug forfeiture.
Conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine is punishable by a minimum term of 10 years
up to life in prison, a $10 million fine, and at least five years of supervised release.
Possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute is punishable by a minimum of
five years up to 40 years in prison, a maximum fine of $5 million, and at least four years
of supervised release.

• Rigoberto Bastrana Carrasco, 36, Ogden, Utah - one count of conspiracy to distribute
methamphetamine; drug forfeiture.
Punishable by a minimum term of 10 years up to life in prison, a $10 million fine, and at
least five years of supervised release.

• Omar Riveroll-Hernandez, 32, Twin Falls, Idaho - one count of conspiracy to distributemethamphetamine; possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute; drug forfeiture.
Conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine is punishable by a minimum term of 10 years
up to life in prison, a $10 million fine, and at least five years of supervised release.
Possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute is punishable by a minimum of
five years up to 40 years in prison, a maximum fine of $5 million, and at least four years
of supervised release.

Indicted on August 14, 2012, six defendants charged in four indictments:

• Joshua Michael Trent, 31, Boise, Idaho - one count of unlawful possession of a firearm; two counts of possession of an unregistered firearm; and transfer of a firearm in violation of the National Firearm Registration and Transfer Record; firearm forfeiture.
Unlawful possession of a firearm is punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a maximum
fine of $250,000, and up to three years of supervised release. Each other count is
punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a maximum fine of $10,000, and up to three years
of supervised release.

• Christina Shantell Massie, 35, Boise, Idaho - one count of unlawful possession of a
firearm; two counts of possession of an unregistered firearm; and transfer of a firearm in
violation of the National Firearm Registration and Transfer Record; firearm forfeiture.
Unlawful possession of a firearm is punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a maximum
fine of $250,000, and up to three years of supervised release. Each other count is
punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a maximum fine of $10,000, and up to three years
of supervised release.

• Andrew Gallegos, 23, Boise, Idaho - one count of unlawful possession of a firearm; one count of distribution of a controlled substance; firearms and drug forfeiture.
Unlawful possession of a firearm is punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a maximum
fine of $250,000, and up to three years of supervised release.
Distribution of methamphetamine is punishable by up to 20 years in prison, a maximum
fine of $1 million, up to three years of supervised release.

• Jose Silva, 30, Boise, Idaho - one count of unlawful possession of a firearm; one count of distribution of a controlled substance; firearms and drug forfeiture.
Unlawful possession of a firearm is punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a maximum
fine of $250,000, and up to three years of supervised release.
Distribution of methamphetamine is punishable by up to 20 years in prison, a maximum
fine of $1 million, up to three years of supervised release.

• Shannon L. Stewart, 41, Boise, Idaho, one count of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance; one count of distribution of a controlled substance; drug forfeiture.
Each count is punishable by up to 20 years in prison, a maximum fine of $1 million, and
up to three years of supervised release.

• Michael P. Duschka, 36, Boise, Idaho - conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance;
distribution of a controlled substance; drug forfeiture.
Each count is punishable by up to 20 years in prison, a maximum fine of $1 million, and
up to three years of supervised release.

Indicted on July 10, 2012:

• Rory Viincent Palma, 38, Boise, Idaho - unlawful possession of a firearm.
Punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a maximum fine of $250,000, and up to three
years of supervised release.

Indicted on April 11, 2012:

• James Everette Hood, 40, Boise - unlawful possession of a firearm; firearm forfeiture.
Punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a maximum fine of $250,000, and up to three
years of supervised release.