Cody Bernal Carroll, a 31-year-old resident of Ontario, Oregon, was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison and four years of supervised release for distributing methamphetamine, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford for the District of Oregon on July 16.
Court documents state that law enforcement learned in January 2023 that Carroll was distributing controlled substances. On February 9, 2023, Carroll sold half a pound of methamphetamine; on February 23, he sold approximately 50 grams more. A search warrant executed at Carroll’s residence resulted in the seizure of multiple firearms, including machine guns.
A federal grand jury in Medford returned a three-count indictment against Carroll on October 5, 2023. The charges included distribution of methamphetamine and felon in possession of a firearm. On March 10, 2025, Carroll pleaded guilty to distribution of methamphetamine.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), with assistance from the Treasure Valley Metro Violent Crime Task Force, Ontario Police Department and Oregon State Police. Assistant U.S. Attorney Melissa E. LeRitz prosecuted the case.
Scott Bradford has served as U.S. Attorney after holding roles such as Chief of the White Collar Unit and Acting Chief of the Counterintelligence and Export Control Section, according to the official website. The U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon engages in community outreach programs aimed at fighting crime and protecting rights across Oregon; maintains offices in Portland, Eugene and Medford; employs 107 staff members; operates under the Department of Justice as one among ninety-three such offices nationwide; and seeks to pursue justice while fostering trust in the federal judicial system, according to its official website.