Anthony Anderson, Methamphetamine Distribution, Wisconsin 2023

MADISON, Wis. – In a major blow to the state’s narcotics trade, Anthony Anderson, 40, of Chicago, Illinois, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine in Marathon County.

According to court documents, Anderson’s crime spree began in August 2021 when law enforcement agents initiated a drug investigation into his activities. However, it wasn’t until March 9, 2022, that Anderson made his first move, supplying a confidential informant with one ounce of methamphetamine in Wausau, Wisconsin.

The following day, the informant met with Anderson and paid him $450 for the methamphetamine. Anderson then provided the informant an additional ounce of methamphetamine, cementing his status as a major player in the illicit drug trade.

On August 1, 2022, Anderson’s luck ran out as a second confidential informant contacted him to arrange for the purchase of 10 ounces of methamphetamine. At the direction of law enforcement, the informant met with Anderson in Wausau and sold them 10 ounces of methamphetamine in exchange for $4,200.

At the sentencing hearing, Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson concluded that a significant sentence was warranted due to Anderson’s extensive criminal history, which includes two prior drug trafficking convictions. Judge Peterson also noted that the large quantity of methamphetamine sold by Anderson demonstrated that his overall level of drug trafficking had increased from the time of his prior convictions.

The charge against Anderson is the result of an investigation conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Central Wisconsin Narcotics Task Force, comprised of investigators from the FBI, Marathon County Sheriff’s Office, Wausau Police Department, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Wisconsin State Patrol, Everest Metro Police Department, and Wisconsin’s National Guard Counterdrug Program. The Marathon County District Attorney’s Office also provided assistance.

The prosecution of the case is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Aaron Wegner. Anderson pleaded guilty to the charge on January 20, 2023.

Anderson’s case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of methamphetamine and the devastating impact it has on communities. His sentence is a testament to the hard work and dedication of law enforcement agencies and prosecutors who work tirelessly to bring those responsible for these crimes to justice.

The facts of Anderson’s case are as follows: Defendant’s name: Anthony Anderson; Exact Criminal Charge: Distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine; City and State: Chicago, Illinois; Exact Date: January 20, 2023; Sentence or Outcome: 10 years in prison; Dollar Amounts: $450 and $4,200.