Bradly Rosenthal, Methamphetamine Distribution, Wisconsin 2024

A 41-year-old Wisconsin Rapids man is facing serious charges after allegedly distributing methamphetamine in the state. Bradly Rosenthal, 41, was charged with distributing methamphetamine, possessing methamphetamine intended for distribution, possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

The indictment alleges that Rosenthal distributed methamphetamine on three occasions in February 2024 and possessed 50 grams or more of methamphetamine intended for distribution on March 13, 2024. Additionally, on March 13, 2024, Rosenthal allegedly possessed as a felon a Keltec handgun, Stoeger handgun, and two types of ammunition and possessed a loaded firearm in furtherance of his drug trafficking crime.

The charges against Rosenthal are the result of an investigation by the Central Wisconsin Drug Task Force and the Wisconsin Rapids and Nekoosa Police Departments. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer Remington is handling the case.

The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, the U.S. Justice Department’s program to reduce violent crime. The PSN approach emphasizes coordination between state and federal prosecutors and all levels of law enforcement to address gun crime, especially felons illegally possessing firearms and ammunition and violent and drug crimes that involve the use of firearms.

According to the indictment, if convicted, Rosenthal faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison on each distribution charge. He faces a mandatory minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 40 years in prison on the possession with intent to distribute charge. Additionally, he faces a maximum penalty of 15 years if convicted of the felon in possession charge, and a minimum penalty of 5 years and a maximum of life in prison if convicted of the possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime charge.

The possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime charge carries a unique stipulation: federal law requires that any penalty imposed for this charge be served consecutive to any other sentence imposed.

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.

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