Idaho law enforcement officers are celebrating a big win today after 11 criminals were convicted in an organized crime takedown. The investigation ended with the removal of more than 48-thousand fentanyl pills and 4 pounds of methamphetamine. A press release from Governor Little’s office says the drugs were trafficked from Mexico to southern Idaho for distribution. Little says getting the pills off the streets is a win for Idaho’s Esto Perpetua program, targeting fentanyl and keeping Idaho safe.
Little said “Public safety is a huge driver of Idaho’s growth. Our high-quality of life drives economic opportunities, but without public safety, our quality of life is not possible.”
The investigation required 10 federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, working since early 2023. The convicted men and women face sentences ranging from 2 years of probation to more than 11 years in prison.
Here’s a list from the Governor’s office of those convicted:
Austin Chad Lee, 29, of Twin Falls, was sentenced to 140 months in prison for distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl;
Arafat Ramirez, 43, of Jerome, was sentenced to 140 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl;
Brandon Aaron Dana, 37, of Leadore, was sentenced to 120 months in prison for distribution of fentanyl;
Tina Jane Morris, 46, of Pocatello, was sentenced to 97 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine;
Sammy Davey Martinez, 49, of Nampa, was sentenced to 78 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl;
Jamie Lee Coltrin, 36, of Rupert, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for distribution of fentanyl;
Jenika Ann Johnson, 31, of Pocatello, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for distribution of fentanyl;
Daniel Ross Coltrin, 40, of Paul, was sentenced to 25 months in prison for attempted possession with intent to distribute fentanyl;
Rosa Ramirez, of Jerome, 64, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl;
Rachel Dixon, 36, of Boise, was sentenced to 3 years’ probation for distribution of fentanyl; and
Laila Vanessa Ramirez-Martinez, 35, of Jerome, was sentenced to two years’ probation for false statement.
