Cocaine Ring Uncovered

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By KULR-8 News

Story Published: Nov 4, 2009 at 7:35 PM MST

Story Updated: Nov 5, 2009 at 2:06 PM MST

BILLINGS - Federal prosecutors said Wednesday they have shut down a cocaine trafficking ring linked to the Billings Outlaws football team.

Former defensive back, 32-year-old Shon Flores, has admitted to trafficking nearly 20 pounds of cocaine in Billings and across the state from August 2008 to June 2009.

Two Billings women named as Flores' co-conspirators, also pleaded guilty to federal drug charges Wednesday. Tara Rauschendorfer, 24, who lives with Flores, is accused of picking up drugs from Salt Lake City, handling money during drug deals and selling cocaine.

Court documents said 28-year-old Athena Beaumont of Billings bought cocaine from Flores and distributed it to another drug dealer.

Prosecutors said the cocaine conspiracy includes a loosely knit group of current and former players with the indoor football league. Their customers included business owners, professionals and salesman.

Flores played for Montana State and later played for the Outlaws for six years before leaving in 2006. Sentencing for Flores' is set for February 10.

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thirty76 said on Thursday, Apr 29 at 11:28 PM

Aye, thats crazy! I played with the Outlaws in 2001 and with Shon and Chase. Of course, I went on to do bigger and better things, but I always thought that Shon was a cool dude. What really surprises me was Chase Raynock's involvement! wow! Oh well, guess you can never judge a book by its cover!

Albany Firebirds #1 Fan (RIP) said on Wednesday, Jan 27 at 2:34 PM

We had the Firebirds for ten years and avg att of 10,500 fans per game, and we won the AFL Champs, how were we rewarded, they relocated to Indianapolis for 1 year and went defuct. No more Firebirds. And they couldn't get the fans to watch because of the Colts we've got the Colts who wants the Firebirds, BAD MISTAKE

New York Fan said on Wednesday, Jan 27 at 2:27 PM

If you don't support your minor league teams why on earth would a major league team come to your town. Look at the postings, hang em high no proof that any current Outlaws were involved. Look when people get arrested they sing for freedom, or anyone who comes to mind.

Football Fan said on Wednesday, Jan 27 at 2:19 PM

What looks better 2 guys arrested or two former players for the Billings Outlaws, Don't dog your team or they will relocate and you will have nothing. Support goes a long way.

A said on Monday, Dec 28 at 3:28 PM

The Outlaws have done Jack S*** for this community and yes there were current coaches involved and I'm sure the past players who were involved were dealing when they were on the team. And to call the IFL a "Premeir" league is an oxy moron. Indoor football is a joke and so are these Outlaw CLOWNS!

m88 said on Sunday, Nov 15 at 9:07 PM

Ok..for one the billings outlaws have done numerous things for the comunity. Also there where no current players involved, so good job of htis news dept to really screw stuff up. thirdly the outlaws are professional the IFL is the new premiere indoor football league. And actualy none of them came from LA Detroit or new orleans. So idk what you are trying to imply...

a said on Friday, Nov 13 at 10:05 PM

wow you have that WAY wrong about Tara Rauschendorfer... I think you need to edit this article...!!!

Vader said on Tuesday, Nov 10 at 12:47 PM

They suck..PERIOD! These guys make no money so I guess they can't buy their way out of this one. We need some real sports in this town, not this amatuer minor league indoor "Football" if you want to call it that. These guys are no talent washed up NFL wanna be's!

Yellowstone said on Thursday, Nov 5 at 11:15 PM

Should we send Chase Raynock back to Detroit or LA? He is from the Heights. Went to Skyview and UM.

Andy said on Thursday, Nov 5 at 1:15 PM

The Outlaws are just a bunch of Minor League Arena Football Clowns! This proves it. What a joke

Jon said on Thursday, Nov 5 at 11:46 AM

He left the outlaws in '06 then moved drugs from '08 to '09, How is this a Billings Outlaws problem?

JULIO said on Thursday, Nov 5 at 11:17 AM

OUTLAWS ? ? ?

G said on Thursday, Nov 5 at 9:19 AM

I suspect that when the names of those business owners, salespeople, and professionals are released we will be even more suprised.

steelman said on Thursday, Nov 5 at 7:42 AM

are you realy surprised,people in sports think there above the law. they can break the law, and with there overpaid paydays, its how much money or revenue you have determans justice,right o.j.

Dave S. said on Thursday, Nov 5 at 7:18 AM

There is a reason they are called the outlaws! Send them all back to Detroit or L.A. or New Orleans where ever it is that bunch came from.

Lee said on Thursday, Nov 5 at 6:56 AM

Way to give back to the community.

Andy said on Wednesday, Nov 4 at 10:16 PM

Sure makes me proud, if true, and it rings that way.

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