Nevada man sentenced for running large drug ring in eastern Idaho

POCATELLO — A Sparks, Nevada, man has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug charges stemming from an investigation into over $100,000 worth of drugs sold in eastern Idaho.

According to federal court documents, Franklin Ryan, 45, was initially charged in September 2024 with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, but was charged with conspiracy in January 2025 by a federal grand jury.

Ryan was named with five other co-defendants whose names were redacted…

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