Ray Gordon Capistrant, 57, and Patricia Lynn Webber, also known as Patricia Lynn Capistrant, 56, both of Caldwell, have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in methamphetamine distribution. Capistrant received a 120-month sentence while Webber was sentenced to 70 months for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, according to U.S. Attorney Bart Davis.
Court records show that the Idaho State Police began investigating the couple in December 2024 on suspicion of distributing methamphetamine in the Treasure Valley area. A confidential source purchased methamphetamine from Webber at their residence on four occasions between December 2024 and January 2025. During two of these transactions, Capistrant was present at the residence.
On February 8, 2025, Idaho State Police executed a search warrant at the couple’s home and a rental vehicle they had used for a trip to Arizona to purchase methamphetamine. Officers found 22 heat-sealed bags containing methamphetamine wrapped in tinfoil in the trunk of the rental car. The combined weight of these bags was about 9,847.7 grams. Additional methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia such as scales and plastic bags were discovered inside the residence.
Altogether, authorities determined that Capistrant and Webber possessed approximately 10,839.55 grams (about 24 pounds) of methamphetamine intended for distribution.
U.S. Attorney Davis stated: “I commend the work of the Idaho State Police which led to the charges.” Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Kane Venecia prosecuted both cases.
The prosecution was handled by a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney funded by the Ada County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office with resources from the Oregon-Idaho High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program. HIDTA is supported by the Office of National Drug Control Policy and provides funding for multi-agency drug enforcement efforts including this prosecutorial position.
