Two Sentenced in Southern Idaho Fentanyl Trafficking Case

Defendants received federal prison terms for possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute

Mar. 26, 2026 at 11:17pm

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Two individuals, Marcos Gallegos and Morgan Galloway, have been sentenced to federal prison after being convicted of possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute in Pocatello, Idaho. Gallegos received 188 months in prison, while Galloway received a 60-month sentence.

Why it matters

Fentanyl trafficking and distribution continues to be a major public health and safety concern in many communities, contributing to the ongoing opioid crisis. This case highlights the efforts of law enforcement to disrupt drug supply chains and hold traffickers accountable.

The details

On August 22, 2024, probation and parole officers searched an apartment in Pocatello where Gallegos and Galloway were living and seized approximately 122 grams of fentanyl and a firearm. Authorities later obtained a warrant to search a storage unit connected to the pair and found about $28,000 believed to be drug proceeds. Both defendants pleaded guilty to the charge in December 2025.

  • On August 22, 2024, probation and parole officers searched an apartment in Pocatello.
  • In December 2025, both defendants pleaded guilty to the charge.

The players

Marcos Gallegos

A 43-year-old man from Pueblo, Colorado, who was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison.

Morgan Galloway

A 25-year-old woman from Pocatello, Idaho, who was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison.

Idaho Department of Correction Probation and Parole

The agency that conducted the search of the apartment where Gallegos and Galloway were living.

Pocatello Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that assisted in the investigation.

Federal Bureau of Investigation

The federal law enforcement agency that assisted in the investigation.

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What’s next

The judge will determine if Gallegos' federal sentence will run concurrently or consecutively with his existing state sentences from separate Bannock County drug cases.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat the distribution of dangerous opioids like fentanyl, which continue to fuel the nationwide opioid crisis and pose a serious threat to public health and safety.