United States Attorney's Office for the District of Oregon

04/06/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/06/2026 10:26

McMinnville Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute

PORTLAND, Ore.-A McMinnville, Oregon, man was sentenced to federal prison last Tuesday after possessing methamphetamine with the attempt to distribute in Yamhill County, Oregon.

John Billy Donnahoo, 52, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release.

According to court documents, on May 25, 2024, police officers executed a search warrant on Donnahoo's residence and seized over one pound of methamphetamine, multiple firearms, ammunition, digital scales, and over $16,000 in cash.

On July 16, 2024, a federal grand jury in Portland returned a multi-count indictment. On November 19, 2025, Donnahoo pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

This case was investigated by the McMinnville Police Department and Drug Enforcement Administration. It was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott M. Kerin.

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