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United States of America v. Dustin James Massey
Date: 08-01-2025
Case Number: 1:24-cr-00083
Judge: Susan P. Watters
Court: The United States District Court for the District of Montana (Yellowstone County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Billings
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Billings, Montana Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory
Billings, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute controlled substances.possession of drugs
Billings man sentenced to 20 years in prison for possession of drugs
A Billings man who possessed methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine was sentenced to 240 months in prison to be followed by 5 years of supervised release.
Dustin James Massey, 40, pleaded guilty in April 2025 to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances.
U.S. District Judge Susan P. Watters presided.
The government alleged in court documents that on September 20, 2023, agents with the Montana Division of Criminal Investigation learned from a source that Dustin Massey was selling drugs in Billings and was known to have guns. Agents learned Massey was on federal supervision due to a prior federal conviction for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine.
On September 21, 2023, United States Probation officers, along with agents from the Montana DCI, attempted to conduct a probation search at Massey's residence. Law enforcement went to Massey's residence and knocked on the door, announcing their presence. Massey did not respond, and law enforcement breached the door of the residence. In response, Massey shot at officers forcing them to return fire, eventually shooting Massey. Officers disarmed Massey and noted the firearm he had been using was a Sig Sauer with an extended magazine.
Agents searched the residence pursuant to a search warrant. They seized approximately four pounds of methamphetamine, more than 12,000 fentanyl pills, and 49.4 grams of cocaine. They also seized three firearms: a Sig Sauer, model P320, 9x19 mm pistol, a Taurus, model G3, 9x19mm pistol, and a North American Arms, Model NAA-22LR, .22 caliber revolver.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Julie Patten prosecuted the case. ATF and the Montana Division of Criminal Investigation conducted the investigation.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results. For more information about Project Safe Neighborhoods, please visit https://www.justice.gov/psn.
240 months in prison to be followed by 5 years of supervised release
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Dustin James Massey?
The outcome was: 240 months in prison to be followed by 5 years of supervised release
Which court heard United States of America v. Dustin James Massey?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of Montana (Yellowstone County), MT. The presiding judge was Susan P. Watters.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Dustin James Massey?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Billings. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Billings, Montana Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Dustin James Massey decided?
This case was decided on August 1, 2025.