Caldwell man sentenced for distribution of methamphetamine

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – A Caldwell man was sentenced to 108 months in federal prison for distribution of methamphetamine.

According to court records, Dagoberto Leroy Turnbull, 32, of Caldwell, sold another person methamphetamine on two different occasions. On December 22, 2020, Turnbull sold one quarter pound of methamphetamine and on January 12, 2021, he sold an additional quarter pound of methamphetamine. Turnbull was arrested on February 22, 2021 and found with a half-ounce of methamphetamine and over $3,300.

Turnbull has a long and violent criminal history with convictions ranging from grand theft to battery.

Chief U.S. District Judge David C. Nye also ordered Turnbull to serve five years of supervised release following his prison sentence.

U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr., of the District of Idaho made the announcement and commended the cooperative efforts of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Nampa Police Department, and Meridian Police Department, which led to charges against Turnbull.