‘Embarrassed,’ ‘Shocked’ in Pipe Bomb Case, Idaho Man Sentenced to Prison

‘Embarrassed,’ ‘shocked’ in pipe bomb case, Idaho man sentenced to prison

Brent Sharrai was sent to prison after pleading guilty to a drug charge. Initially, he was charged with crimes related to placing an explosive on a train car.

Eastern Idaho Man Sentenced to Seven Years For Drug Trafficking

POCATELLO, ID – A Fort Hall man has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott. Walker Dean Cates, 39, received an 84-month prison sentence following his guilty plea in February 2025. Court records show Cates sold methamphetamine and fentanyl to an individual on three occasions at his Fort Hall residence. Transactions included 3.58 g…