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Montana pair face trafficking charges following meth arrest

by JOSH McDONALD
Staff Writer | July 31, 2026 1:00 AM

WALLACE — Two Montana residents accused of trafficking methamphetamine in Shoshone County were released after their initial court appearances Monday after Idaho State Police allegedly found about 29 grams of methamphetamine during a traffic stop on Interstate 90. 

Ashley Barrett, 38, and Brian Hoerning, 42, both of Billings, were arrested July 23 and each charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, a felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor, according to court records and a probable cause affidavit filed by Idaho State Police. 

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