(BILLINGS) – An Oregon man who trafficked methamphetamine and fentanyl in Billings was sentenced Wednesday to 82 months of imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Tim Racicot said.
Derry Jerel Howard, 55, pleaded guilty in July 2025 to one count of possession with the intent to distribute controlled substances.
After obtaining a search warrant for Howard’s apartment, officers recovered approximately 117 grams of methamphetamine, approximately 153 grams of fentanyl, and a significant quantity of US currency.
After the search, law enforcement interviewed Howard and he admitted purchasing meth and fentanyl pills to sell in Billings.
