Pocatello Man Sentenced To 10 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Fentanyl and Methamphetamine
BOISE, Idaho- Michael Joseph Pena, 28, of Pocatello, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances.
According to court records, Pena sold methamphetamine and fentanyl on multiple occasions throughout the summer and fall of 2025. When questioned by investigators, Pena admitted to distributing illegal drugs in Pocatello.
Two co-defendants, William Hoover and Brandon Hoover, were indicted in the same case with Pena. William Hoover pleaded not guilty and is scheduled for trial on November 23, 2026. Brandon Hoover is scheduled for an initial appearance on the indictment on October 5, 2026.
U.S. District Judge David C. Nye also ordered Pena to serve 5 years of supervised release following his 10-year prison sentence. Pena pleaded guilty to the charge on June 23, 2026.
U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis commended the work of Drug Enforcement Administration and Idaho State Police, which led to the charges.
This investigation was supported by the Oregon-Idaho High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program. HIDTA is an Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) sponsored counterdrug grant program that coordinates with and provides funding resources to multi-agency drug enforcement initiatives. The Drug Enforcement Administration and Idaho State Police, along with the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, the Pocatello Police Department, and Chubbuck Police Department make up the HIDTA BADGES Task Force that investigated the case.
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