A Billings man, Anthony Marcos Chadwell, has admitted to trafficking cocaine and promoting prostitution crimes in the community. Chadwell, 27, pleaded guilty to a superseding information charging him with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and with use of a facility in interstate commerce in aid of racketeering.
Chadwell faces a maximum 20 years in prison, a $1 million fine and three years of supervised release. U.S. District Judge Susan P. Watters presided over the case and set sentencing for December 16. Chadwell was detained.
The government alleged in court documents that in 2019, Chadwell became involved in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy and distributed cocaine in Billings and elsewhere. In early 2019, Chadwell was introduced to an individual, identified as Jane Doe 11. At some point Doe 11 began engaging in commercial sex with Chadwell’s assistance.
Chadwell used his cellular phone to set up a commercial sex date for Doe 11 at a Billings motel in which Doe 11 engaged in a sex act in exchange for money. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Zeno B. Baucus and Bryan T. Dake are prosecuting the case, which was investigated by the FBI.
According to the government’s allegations, Chadwell became involved in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy and distributed cocaine in Billings and elsewhere. His actions had a significant impact on the community, and his guilty plea is a step towards justice.
The case highlights the importance of law enforcement agencies working together to combat organized crime and protect the community. The FBI’s investigation and the prosecution’s efforts ensured that Chadwell would face justice for his crimes.
Chadwell’s guilty plea serves as a reminder that those involved in organized crime will be held accountable for their actions. The community can feel safer knowing that individuals like Chadwell are being brought to justice.
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Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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