From the Courts: From Federal District Court - Rocky Boy resident admits trafficking fentanyl pills

From Office of U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana

GREAT FALLS — A Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation resident accused of helping a Michigan fentanyl supplier distribute pills from his residence admitted a trafficking crime Thursday, acting U.S Attorney Leif M. Johnson said.

Larry Albert Bernard, 37, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. Bernard faces a maximum 20 years in prison, a $1 million fine and at least three years of supervised release.

Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. Morris set sentencing for Jan. 20. Bernard was released...