Oregon Man Who Fled Armed Robbery Charge Sentenced to 17 Years for Drug Trafficking

MARION COUNTY, Ore. — A 39-year-old Marion County resident, with multiple prior convictions for drug trafficking, has been sentenced to 17 years and six months in federal prison.

Ryan Gossett, who was the subject of a multi-agency investigation spearheaded by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), was detained in Bend on April 26, 2024, after fleeing prosecution for armed robbery in Marion County.

Court documents reveal that at the time of his arrest, law enforcement officers found small amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine in Gossett’s possession, as well as a handgun.

During a search of his vehicle, criminal detectives from Deschutes found more than 900 grams of methamphetamine and 330 grams of fentanyl. They also seized firearm magazines.

After his indictment, Gossett pleaded guilty on July 9, 2025, to one count of possession with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine.

Gossett was also sentenced to five years of supervised release on completion of his prison sentence.

The case was investigated by the DCSO, the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team, and the United States Marshals Service. It was prosecuted by Andrew R. Doyle, Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon.