A Missoula man, Andrew David Ambler, 27, was sentenced to ten years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl. This sentence will be followed by five years of supervised release, as announced by U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.
Ambler pleaded guilty in November 2024 to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. The sentencing was overseen by U.S. District Judge Donald W. Molloy.
Court documents revealed that on May 24, 2024, Ambler was arrested by the Montana Regional Violent Crime Task Force due to a parole violation related to suspected drug trafficking and firearm offenses. Before his arrest, Ambler attempted to flee and discarded a backpack and bag containing a loaded .22 caliber pistol along with methamphetamine and fentanyl. A subsequent search of his vehicle uncovered approximately 5,000 fentanyl pills which he admitted were intended for distribution.
The case was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office following an investigation conducted by the FBI’s Montana Regional Violent Crime Task Force.
This prosecution is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and communities. Launched on May 26, 2021, this initiative focuses on fostering trust within communities, supporting organizations that prevent violence, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring outcomes effectively.
For further details about Project Safe Neighborhoods, visit https://www.justice.gov/psn.