Billings Drug Dealer Gets 10 Years in Federal Prison

A Billings man will spend the next decade in federal prison after admitting he was involved in selling large amounts of methamphetamine in the community.

Sentencing and Prison Term Details

Logan Scott Bergren, 43, was handed a 120-month prison sentence this week in federal court. After completing that term, he will also serve five years under supervised release.

Bergren admitted guilt late last year to a charge connected to distributing methamphetamine. The case was handled in the U.S. District Court, where Judge Susan P. Watters issued the sentence.

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Investigation Triggered by Community Tips

Authorities say the investigation began in May of 2024 when two separate sources contacted law enforcement with similar information. Both reported that Bergren was involved in selling drugs and using the payment app CashApp to arrange and complete transactions.

Those reports prompted investigators to take a closer look at Bergren’s activities.

Camper Search Uncovers Meth and Firearms

During the investigation, officers searched a camper where Bergren had been staying. Inside, they located more than 100 grams of methamphetamine. Investigators also found multiple firearms, including two pistols and two shotguns, along with ammunition.

One woman at the camper reportedly told officers she had come there intending to buy fentanyl. During questioning, authorities say Bergren admitted he had been selling methamphetamine.

Previous Motel Search Yields Evidence

Court documents also describe an earlier search conducted in January 2024 at a Billings motel where Bergren had been staying.

During that search, officers located a small amount of methamphetamine and seized $2,500 in cash from a jacket inside the room.

Text Messages Confirm Drug Sales

Investigators later obtained text messages through a search warrant that they say confirmed drug sales were taking place.

In those messages, methamphetamine was often referred to as “clear,” while fentanyl was described using slang terms such as “blues” or “blue skies.”

Authorities say the messages also showed CashApp was frequently used to facilitate transactions.

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Law Enforcement Collaboration and Prosecution

Several agencies worked together on the case, including federal agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, the Billings Police Department, and the Montana Division of Criminal Investigation. The case was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.