KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, members of the Basin Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team (BINET), arrested Klamath Falls resident Ashley K. CHILDRESS (37), regarding CHILDRESS distributing Fentanyl in Klamath Falls since 2023. Since the investigation began, BINET served search warrants and conducted searches at multiple locations in Klamath Falls. Seized directly from CHILDRESS during the investigation was approximately 1,075.6 grams (2.32 pounds) of Fentanyl, approximately 258.9 grams (.57 pound) of Methamphetamine, 30 counterfeit oxycodone M30 tablets containing Fentanyl, thirty-three (33) firearms, and United States Currency believed to be proceeds of sales of Fentanyl.

Childress was lodged at the Klamath County Jail on charges of:

  • Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance – Fentanyl
  • Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance – Fentanyl

The investigation is ongoing.


This BINET investigation included detectives from the Klamath Falls Police Department, the Oregon State Police, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and an intelligence analyst from the Oregon National Guard. BINET is a multi-jurisdictional narcotics task force that identifies, disrupts, and dismantles local drug trafficking organizations.

Residents of Klamath County are encouraged to report drug activity to the Klamath Falls Police Department Tip-Line at 541-883-5334.