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Habitual Offender sentenced to Life for dealing Methamphetamine
A Montgomery County jury has sentenced 47-year-old Christopher Michael Dore to life in prison after finding him guilty of Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance involving more than 300 grams of methamphetamine.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Evan Bilicek in the 9th District Court, with the Honorable Phil Grant presiding.
The case stemmed from an investigation by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, which led deputies to execute a search warrant at Dore’s residence. During the search, deputies discovered more than 300 grams of methamphetamine inside a locked shed on the property.
At trial, Dore denied knowingly possessing the methamphetamine. Jurors, however, heard evidence that Dore told detectives the drugs found on his property belonged to him, with the exception of those located inside a white RV used by other individuals. The jury also heard evidence that Dore admitted to selling methamphetamine.
On September 22, 2026, after hearing the evidence, the jury rejected Dore’s defense and found him guilty.
During the punishment phase, prosecutors presented evidence of Dore’s extensive criminal history, which spanned more than two decades and included 12 prior convictions. Jurors also heard evidence of Dore’s affiliation with the Aryan Brotherhood, along with expert testimony about the devastating impact methamphetamine has on individuals, families, and the community.
After considering the evidence presented during punishment, the jury delivered a sentence of life in prison.
District Attorney Mike Holley said, “This defendant was committed to a life of crime, and we were determined to hold him accountable. This life sentence means our community is safer. I’m grateful to everyone who helped secure this result, especially the brave men and women of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. They do the hard and dangerous work of bringing drug dealers to justice, and we owe them our very best when those cases reach the courtroom. They got that here. Protecting this community takes a sustained commitment from all of us, and we will never quit.”
Assistant District Attorney Evan Bilicek said, “This defendant had been given chance after chance to choose a different path. Instead, he continued to choose crime and chose to profit from a drug that destroys lives and families. The jury saw the evidence, rejected his excuses, and delivered a sentence that ensures he can no longer bring that harm into our community.”
Source: Laura Smith, Chief of Communications, Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office
