SOUTH BEND – In a shocking turn of events, a LaPorte man has been found guilty of multiple drug and gun offenses following a three-day jury trial.
According to court documents, 38-year-old Donta Bridges was found guilty of two counts of distributing heroin, possessing with intent to distribute heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine, attempted distribution of heroin, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
The charges date back to September and November 2019, and the case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives with the assistance of the LaPorte County Drug Task Force.
Bridges’ sentencing hearing is scheduled for January 6, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., where a District Court Judge will determine the specific sentence to be imposed after considering federal statutes and the United States Sentencing Guidelines.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence by bringing together law enforcement and communities to make neighborhoods safer.
Assistant United States Attorneys Kimberly L. Schultz and Jerome W. McKeever handled the prosecution of the case.
The charges against Bridges are a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle against drug and gun-related crimes in our communities.
Defendant: Donta Bridges
Criminal Charges: Two counts of distributing heroin, possessing with intent to distribute heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine, attempted distribution of heroin, and being a felon in possession of a firearm
City and State: LaPorte, Indiana
Exact Date: September and November 2019
Sentence or Outcome: Guilty verdict, sentencing hearing scheduled for January 6, 2023
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Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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