Source: Office of United States Attorneys
BOISE – Tobias Leary, 44, of Caldwell, was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for distribution of methamphetamine and unlawfully possessing a firearm, Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott announced today. U.S. District Judge Amanda K. Brailsford also ordered Leary to serve five years of supervised release following his prison sentence.
According to court records, Leary, a known gang member, was distributing methamphetamine out of his property. In July of 2024, the Treasure Valley Metro Violent Crime Task Force (METRO) executed a search warrant at Leary’s property and located methamphetamine, fentanyl, and several firearms. At sentencing Judge Brailsford noted the dangerous combination of guns, drugs, and gangs. Leary has an extensive criminal history to include a prior federal felony for unlawful possession of a firearm.
“For twenty years, the Metro Task Force has successfully dismantled gangs, removing dangerous criminals, along with their drugs and firearms, from our streets,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Whatcott. “This is yet another example of their outstanding work to protect the Treasure Valley from the violence, drug trafficking, and lawlessness committed by gang members.”
Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Kelsey A. Manweiler prosecuted the case.
The Treasure Valley Metro Violent Crimes Task Force is comprised of federal, state, and local agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; United States Postal Inspector Services; Caldwell Police Department; Canyon County Sheriff’s Office; and Idaho Department of Correction.
This case was prosecuted by the Special Assistant U.S. Attorney hired by the Treasure Valley Partnership and the State of Idaho to address gang crimes. The Treasure Valley Partnership is comprised of a group of elected officials in southwest Idaho dedicated to regional coordination, cooperation, and collaboration on creating coherent regional growth. For more information, visit www.treasurevalleypartners.org.
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