Federal authorities have taken down a major methamphetamine trafficking operation in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after a lengthy investigation.
Brock Shellman, 34, of Albion, Indiana, was sentenced to 108 months in prison and 2 years of supervised release by U.S. District Court Judge Theresa L. Springmann for his role in the conspiracy.
According to court documents, Shellman and his co-defendants conspired and distributed methamphetamine from February 2016 through April 2016.
The case was the result of a joint investigation by federal agencies, including the ATF, DEA, IRS-Criminal Investigation Division, and DHS/ICE in Salt Lake City, Utah, as well as state and local law enforcement agencies in Indiana.
The agencies involved in the investigation included the Indiana State Police, Allen County Sheriff Department, Noble County Sheriff Department, Steuben County Sheriff Office, Fort Wayne Police Department, Albion Police Department, Rome City Police Department, Kendallville Police Department, the Noble County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Summit County, Utah Sheriff’s Office.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Lesley J. Miller Lowery.
Shellman’s sentence marks a significant blow to the methamphetamine trafficking operation in Northern Indiana, and serves as a reminder of the severe consequences of engaging in such criminal activity.
The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the effectiveness of collaboration between federal and local law enforcement agencies in taking down organized crime groups and bringing those responsible to justice.
Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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