Isaac Augustin Santoyo, a 25-year-old resident of Nampa, has been sentenced to 97 months in federal prison. The charges include seven counts of distributing cocaine, one count of possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott stated the sentence handed down by U.S. District Court Judge Amanda K. Brailsford also includes five years of supervised release, a $9000 fine, and a $900 special assessment.
Court records reveal that Santoyo had a prior conviction for possession of cocaine with the intent to deliver in Ada County in 2017. After completing probation for that conviction, he continued distributing cocaine in Canyon County. From October 2023 to April 2024, he conducted seven controlled cocaine sales with law enforcement, totaling 868 grams. A search of his residence led to the seizure and forfeiture of $25,291, a semi-automatic handgun, and 174 grams of cocaine. Santoyo pleaded guilty to all charges on January 16, 2025.
Acting U.S. Attorney Whatcott praised the collaborative efforts of several law enforcement agencies, specifically mentioning the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Nampa Police Department, the Meridian Police Department, Idaho State Police, and Idaho Probation and Parole.
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