An Indianapolis man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking ring. Dylan Ostrum, 29, was convicted on all charged counts at the conclusion of a three-day jury trial.
According to court documents, from August 2020 to February 2021, Ostrum conspired with others to distribute methamphetamine and marijuana in Indianapolis, Indiana. On February 3, 2021, investigators executed a search warrant at Ostrum’s Indianapolis residence, where they arrested Ostrum. Ostrum admitted to his involvement in drug trafficking but acknowledged that he had removed all contraband from his home after a trafficking associate had been arrested the previous week.
Investigators later located Ostrum’s vehicle at a coconspirator’s residence and recovered a loaded 9mm pistol, an extended magazine, 513 grams of actual methamphetamine, marijuana, and a digital scale. The discovery of the firearms and drugs led to additional charges against Ostrum, who is prohibited from possessing a firearm due to his multiple previous felony convictions, including burglary and drug possession.
Zachary A. Myers, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana and Daryl S. McCormick, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), Columbus Field Division made the announcement. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) investigated this case.
At the time of his arrest, Ostrum was on home detention after a previous felony conviction for possession of methamphetamine in Madison County, Indiana. The sentence was imposed by U.S. District Court Judge Sarah Evans Barker. Judge Barker also ordered that Ostrum be supervised by the U.S. Probation Office for 5 years following his release from federal prison.
U.S. Attorney Myers thanked Assistant United States Attorney’s Bradley A. Blackington and Michelle P. Brady, who prosecuted this case. The sentencing of Ostrum marks a significant victory in the fight against methamphetamine trafficking in the Indianapolis area. The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat drug trafficking and firearms crimes in the region.
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Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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