A Sheboygan man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine and firearm trafficking operation.
Ey Lao, 34, of Sheboygan, was found guilty of possession with intent to distribute 73.01 grams of actual methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
The evidence against Lao revealed that he and his girlfriend, Lola Yang, also known as ‘Lola Chang,’ became stranded on an Interstate 43 exit ramp during a March 1, 2019 blizzard. A Brown County Sheriff’s lieutenant made contact with the couple and became suspicious when they rebuffed his efforts to assist them.
Further investigation revealed that the duo were in possession of 73.01 grams of actual methamphetamine, a digital scale, and drug paraphernalia located inside a locked safe.
Lao’s girlfriend, Lola Yang, also of Sheboygan, pled guilty prior to trial and received a 10-year sentence on the methamphetamine charge.
Senior District Judge William C. Griesbach noted the serious nature of Lao’s crimes and his prior convictions for similar offenses in state court as support for the lengthy prison sentence.
Lao will also be required to spend 10 years on supervised release following his prison sentence.
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Key Facts
- State: Wisconsin
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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