Probationer Caught With 21 Bags of Meth in Missoula

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On January 7, 2025, Tribal Investigators received confidential information that 39-year-old William Pablo was possibly in possession of dangerous drugs. Investigators knew that Pablo was on probation, had a history of drug possession, had been using methamphetamine, and frequented the Gray Wolf Peak Casino. 

Investigators proceeded to the casino to locate Pablo, and in the process, contacted Probation and Parole to advise them of their investigation. Probation and Parole authorized a search of Pablo on their behalf if they made contact.  

Once at the casino, investigators were unsuccessful in contacting Pablo. However, after exiting the casino, Investigators were on the lookout for Pablo’s vehicle. At approximately 10:58 PM, an Investigator observed a vehicle matching that description enter the casino parking lot, proceed to the entrance, drop two female passengers out, and then park in a parking space. The driver matched the description of Pablo. 

Investigators Identify the Driver 

Investigators pulled in behind the vehicle, approached the driver, and positively identified him as Pablo. Investigators told Pablo that Probation and Parole authorized a search of him and Pablo submitted to a search. 

Tribal officers arrived on scene and assisted with the search of Pablo and his vehicle. Investigators discovered in the center console of Pablo’s vehicle an Altoids mint container, a pill crusher, a black zipper case containing a bottle of liquid, a syringe, and a hollow pen tube with white residue on the interior walls. 

Inside the mint container, there were several small Ziploc-style baggies containing methamphetamine. These items were shown to Pablo and he commented that they were his. Investigators asked Pablo about the container and its contents, and Pablo admitted it was methamphetamine. 

Clear Intent to Sell 

Investigators emptied the container and discovered 21 small Ziploc baggies with methamphetamine, each with a number written in ink on the outside, each number appearing to be pricing, as the number written corresponded to the amount of substance within. 

The Missoula County Sheriff’s Office was then contacted to conduct further investigation and Pablo was transported to the Missoula County Detention Facility. 

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According to court documents, the evidence collected from Pablo’s vehicle was seized and logged. Upon inventory, the weights of each bag were approximated and taken on a department scale with the bags included in the overall weight, including the following:

• 10 bags, marked with “10”, weighing approximately .5 grams ea.  
• 1 bag, marked with a “15”, weighing approximately .6 grams ea.  
• 6 bags, marked with a “20”, weighing approximately .7 grams ea.  
• 2 bags, marked with a “30”, weighing approximately .8 grams ea.  
• 2 bags, marked with a “50”, weighing approximately 1 gram ea.  

Pablo is currently being charged with felony criminal possession with intent to distribute and criminal possession of drug paraphernalia. His bond was set at $100,000. 

The information in this article was obtained from sources that are publicly viewable.