Billings Woman Sentenced for Role in Meth Trafficking Ring

A woman from Billings, Montana has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for her role in a major methamphetamine trafficking operation. Here’s a breakdown of the case and what led to her sentencing.

Sentenced to a Decade in Prison

Tashauna Lee Goss, 33, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release. She pleaded guilty in December 2024 to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Her sentence was handed down by Chief U.S. District Judge Susan P. Watters.

A Stash House in the Heart of Billings

According to court records, Goss's home in Billings became a hub for a drug trafficking organization tied to individuals from Washington state. Investigators with the DEA discovered that Goss allowed Hispanic males to use her residence as a "stash house" to store large amounts of methamphetamine. She would then distribute the drugs to lower-level dealers throughout the Billings area.

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Tied to a Larger Network

During the investigation, agents conducted several controlled drug buys. One key incident took place on November 23, 2023, when a source working with law enforcement bought 52 grams of methamphetamine from Anthony Enemyhunter, a co-defendant in the case. Enemyhunter had received the drugs from Goss and another co-defendant, Anita Ballesteros. Enemyhunter is now serving a 128-month prison sentence, and Ballesteros received 96 months.

Guns, Cash, and Meth Seized

On January 19, 2024, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Goss’s home. During the search, they recovered multiple firearms, a significant amount of cash, and methamphetamine. Two baggies of meth were found in her bedroom, weighing 2.65 grams and 7.7 grams.

Evidence from Text Messages

Authorities also obtained text messages from Ballesteros’s phone that revealed Goss was distributing meth in ounce quantities. One message from Goss on December 23, 2023, said, “I’m taking a break to get the heat off me just not gonna be moving like I was,” suggesting she was aware of the growing attention from law enforcement.

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Investigation Backed by Multi-Agency Team

The case was investigated by a joint task force that included the DEA, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Montana Division of Criminal Investigation, and the Montana Highway Patrol. Assistant U.S. Attorney Julie Patten prosecuted the case.

Part of Project Safe Neighborhoods

This case falls under the umbrella of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a federal initiative designed to reduce violent crime and gun-related offenses by bringing together law enforcement and community groups. The program focuses on targeted enforcement and community engagement to keep neighborhoods safer.

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More Information

To learn more about Project Safe Neighborhoods and its crime reduction strategies, visit Justice.gov/PSN.