On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, members of the Basin Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team (BINET), arrested Klamath Falls resident Aaron Ronald MORGAN (44), regarding MORGAN distributing Fentanyl in Klamath Falls since 2023. On November 17, 2023, BINET investigators learned MORGAN was bringing a large quantity of Fentanyl into Klamath Falls to sell. BINET investigators apprehended MORGAN when he arrived in Klamath Falls and subsequently seized approximately eleven (11) ounces of Fentanyl. MORGAN was lodged at the Klamath County Jail for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance – Fentanyl, and Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance – Fentanyl. On December 17, 2023, MORGAN was released from jail after posting bail.

In January 2024, BINET investigators learned MORGAN was continuing to sell Fentanyl in Klamath Falls. On February 7, 2024, BINET investigators believed MORGAN was again bringing a large quantity of Fentanyl into Klamath Falls to sell. Upon being located BINET investigators apprehended MORGAN when he returned to Klamath Falls in possession of ¾ pound (345.9 grams) of Fentanyl. The narcotics were seized and MORGAN was lodged at the Klamath County Jail on charges of:

  • Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance – Fentanyl
  • Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance – Fentanyl
  • Unlawful Manufacture of a Controlled Substance – Fentanyl
  • Reckless Driving
  • Reckless Endangering
  • Felony Attempt to Elude (two counts)
  • Tampering with Evidence
  • Contempt of Court

BINET Investigators were assisted, by members of the Oregon State Police Patrol Division, the Klamath Falls Police Patrol Division, and the Klamath County Sheriff’s Department.


BINET is a multi-jurisdictional narcotics task force that identifies, disrupts, and dismantles local, multi-state, and international drug trafficking organizations using an intelligence-driven, multi-agency, prosecutor-supported approach. BINET is composed of members from the Oregon State Police, the Klamath Falls Police Department, the Oregon National Guard Counter Drug Program, and the Klamath County District Attorney’s Office.

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

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