Man sentenced for weapons offenses

COEUR d'ALENE - A Coeur d'Alene man was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for drug and weapons offenses, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Monday.

Daniel Bisher, 36, must also serve five years of supervised release following his prison term, forfeit two firearms in his possession, and serve 100 hours of community service.

Bisher pleaded guilty in December to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, distributing methamphetamine, and unlawful possession of a firearm, according to a press release.

According to the plea agreement, Bisher admitted that between January 2009 and August 2010, he bought, sold, and conspired with others to distribute methamphetamine.

In August the Coeur d'Alene Police Department arrested Bisher for obstructing an officer, grand theft, driving without privileges, and possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.

While searching Bisher incidental to his arrest, police officers found methamphetamine and a Glock semi-automatic pistol. Because Bisher had previously been convicted of a felony crime punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding one year, he was barred from possessing firearms. Bisher had three prior felony drug offense convictions in Kootenai County spanning 1995 to 2003.

It was the first federal prosecution of Bisher, according to a press release.