Absarokee man facing federal charges released from custody

An Absarokee man facing federal drug, weapon and money laundering charges was released from custody last week.
Brett Wade Clouse, 36, appeared in federal court last Tuesday and was released on his own recognizance. He must abide by certain court-ordered conditions that were not specified in documents. Prosecutors did not object to his release.
Clouse is accused of the following:
•Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine
•Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine
•Conspiracy to commit money laundering
•Possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime
He is accused of possessing with the intent to distribute 500 or more grams of a substance containing methamphetamine, as well as having “5 grams or more of pure actual methamphetamine” in Fishtail and Helena, according to the indictment. The time frame of the alleged crimes is between January 2013 and June 2015.
Clouse is also accused of engaging in money laundering during that time period and also possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime on June 18, 2015.