FORT WAYNE – In a dramatic turn of events, Lajuane Broadus, 48 years old, from Fort Wayne, Indiana, faced the music after being sentenced to a staggering 200 months in federal prison. The United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady handed down the sentence following Broadus’s guilty plea on charges of possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine, as well as firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking.
According to court documents, Broadus was not only involved in the distribution of deadly substances but also wielded illegal firearms to bolster his criminal operations. In June and September 2024, he was at it again, selling his wares on the streets of Fort Wayne. A no-holds-barred search warrant executed at his residence yielded a trove of evidence: methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, three firearms, ammunition, body armor, and cash totaling in the thousands. However, as a convicted felon, Broadus was barred from owning or possessing firearms, yet he brazenly flaunted this law.
This case, which has sent shockwaves through Fort Wayne’s community, was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) with the unwavering support of the Fort Wayne Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Justin C. Sheridan prosecuted the case with relentless vigor, ensuring justice was served.
Broadus’s sentence also includes five years of supervised release to ensure he does not revert to his criminal ways. This case is a testament to the ongoing efforts of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a comprehensive program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in our neighborhoods. Launched on May 26, 2021, PSN has brought together all levels of law enforcement and communities, fostering trust and legitimacy and supporting organizations that prevent violence before it starts.
Under the PSN strategy, focused and strategic enforcement priorities are set, with a keen eye on measuring results. This case is just one example of how the program is making a difference, one conviction at a time.
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Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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