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Date: 07-25-2022
Case Style:
United States of America v. Melvin Misael Alcaraz-Valdez
Case Number: 4:21-cr-00103-DCN
Judge: David C. Nye
Court: United States District Court for the District of Idaho (Bannock County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States Attorney’s Office
Defendant's Attorney:
Description: Pocatello, Idaho criminal law lawyer represented defendant charged with possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine.
In March 2020 through March of 2021, law enforcement investigated multiple individuals for distributing methamphetamine in the Minidoka and Cassia County area. Through the use of surveillance, undercover officers, controlled purchases, and search warrants, law enforcement found that Melvin Misael Alcaraz-Valdez was actively engaged in the distribution of methamphetamine and was in possession of large quantities of methamphetamine. During the investigation law enforcement recovered more than four (4) pounds of methamphetamine.
U.S. Attorney Hurwit credited the cooperative efforts of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Idaho State Police, Cassia County Sheriff’s Office, Minidoka County Sheriff’s Office, Nampa Police Department, and Ada County Sheriff’s Department, which led to the charges.
Outcome: 07/25/2022 320 STATEMENT OF REASONS (SEALED) as to Melvin Misael Alcaraz-Valdez. (available to Melvin Misael Alcaraz-Valdez, USA) RESTRICTED TO ASSIGNED COUNSEL AND COURT (pkn)
07/25/2022 321 JUDGMENT as to Melvin Misael Alcaraz-Valdez (1), Count(s) 1, 2-4, 6, dismissed by AUSA; Count(s) 5, Sentenced to serve 135 months, $100 special assessment, fine waived, 5 years supervised release (Notice sent to USP and USM). Signed by Judge David C. Nye. (km) (Entered: 07/26/2022)
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