Fabian Garcia, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Indiana 2017

Fabian Garcia, a 30-year-old South Bend resident, has been sentenced to 123 months in prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, along with possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

The sentencing took place in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana. U.S. Attorney Kirsch announced the sentencing.

Garcia was found to have possessed methamphetamine in a car in South Bend, Indiana, in February of 2017. He admitted in his plea agreement that he had been distributing methamphetamine in St. Joseph County and possessed a stolen firearm to protect and further his drug trafficking business.

Garcia has a history of felony and misdemeanor convictions, all related to driving offenses. This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) with assistance from the South Bend Police Department.

The case was handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Frank E. Schaffer. Garcia will also serve 3 years of supervised release after completing his prison sentence.

The investigation and subsequent sentencing of Garcia serve as a reminder of the ongoing struggle against methamphetamine trafficking in the region.

The Grimy Times will continue to provide updates on this and other cases related to drug trafficking in the area.

Mandatory Facts:

• Defendant: Fabian Garcia
• Criminal Charges: Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime
• City and State: South Bend, Indiana
• Exact Date: February 2017
• Sentence: 123 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndin/pr/south-bend-man-sentenced-123-months-prison