Edwin Reyes-Parra, a 22-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl while possessing a firearm. The announcement was made by Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott.
Authorities reported that between June and October 2024, Reyes-Parra distributed more than four pounds of methamphetamine as well as smaller amounts of fentanyl and fluorofentanyl in the community. In December 2024, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at his residence, where they found 75.5 grams of fentanyl, a firearm, and $2,000 in cash. Prior to the search, Reyes-Parra attempted to dispose of drugs by flushing them down the toilet. Following his prison term, Reyes-Parra is expected to be deported to Mexico due to his lack of legal status in the United States.
Acting U.S. Attorney Whatcott recognized several agencies for their roles in the investigation: “I commend the work of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Nampa Police Department Special Investigations Unit, the Boise Police Department, the High Desert Drug Task Force, the Oregon State Police, and the Payette County Narcotics Task Force which led to these charges.” The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney David Morse and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Kane Venecia.
The prosecution involved a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney funded through a grant from the Oregon-Idaho High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program. HIDTA is sponsored by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and provides resources for multi-agency drug enforcement efforts.
The High Desert Drug Task Force works across jurisdictions to target drug trafficking organizations at local and broader levels using an intelligence-driven approach supported by multiple agencies.
This case falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence through collaboration among law enforcement agencies and communities. In May 2021, PSN launched a strategy focused on building trust within communities, supporting prevention programs, setting targeted enforcement priorities, and tracking results.
For further details about Project Safe Neighborhoods visit https://www.justice.gov/psn.
