It's no secret that meth and fentanyl have run rampant here in the Treasure State.

A recent case on the Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation has highlighted the rising concerns about methamphetamine in our communities.

David Victor Fast Horse, age 36, has pled guilty to two major charges:

  • Possession with intent to distribute controlled substances
  • Possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime

Fast Horse is facing a mandatory minimum of five years to 40 years in prison for the drug charge

There is also a potential $5 million fine in four years of supervised release.

For the firearm offense, he faces an additional mandatory minimum of five years in prison consecutive to any other sentence, a $250,000 fine, plus five years of supervision release.

Traffic Stop and Attempt to Flee

On August 30th, 2022, a tribal law-enforcement officer stopped a pickup on the Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation, believing the vehicle driver had an outstanding warrant.

At this time, a male individual jumped out of the passenger seat and ran from the police.

The fleeing passenger, Fast Horse, tried to escape by running and hiding behind a shed, but a police officer caught up with him.

Initially, he provided a fake name, but officers soon identified him as Fast Horse.

Discovery of Drugs and Firearm

After the foot pursuit, officers found a green pistol and a black case that was hidden near a wood pile.

Inside the case, officers discovered:

  • 18 blue pills, later confirmed to contain a mixture of substances
  • Two small baggies with methamphetamine
  • A digital scale
  • A car key

Fast Horse later admitted during the questioning that he had been selling methamphetamine, though he denied dealing in fentanyl.

He claimed he went to the Rocky Boy's Reservation to buy drugs from a friend.

Fast Horse is also prohibited from possessing a firearm due to a prior federal felony conviction for burglary.

Upcoming Sentencing

Fast Horse is currently detained, and sentencing is set for January 30, 2025. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris will preside over the case.

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