WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for XXXXXX (insert district) issued the following press release:

GREAT FALLS - A Helena man who was selling methamphetamine and using a handgun for protection was sentenced today to 15 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, Acting U.S. AttorneyMark Steger Smithsaid.

Kyle Andrew Bailey, 43, pleaded guilty in January 2026to one count ofpossession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided.

The government alleged in court documents that Bailey was selling methamphetamine and fentanyl while carrying a small handgun for ...