Nampa man sentenced to 10.5 years for distribution of methamphetamine

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – A Nampa man was sentenced to 126 months in federal prison for distribution of
methamphetamine.

According to court records, on June 9, 2021, Jason Paul Janes, 45, of Nampa, Idaho, distributed more than two pounds of methamphetamine for $3,800 to another person.

Janes has criminal history spanning nearly three decades, and includes convictions for burglary, forgery, and possession of a controlled substance.

U.S. District Judge Scott W. Skavdahl, from the District of Wyoming, sitting by designation, also ordered Janes to pay a $250 fine and to serve 5 years of supervised release following his prison sentence. Janes pleaded guilty to the charge on February 16, 2022 U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit, of the District of Idaho made the announcement and commended the efforts of Treasure Valley Metro Violent Crime Task Force, which led to charges.