MADISON, WI – A Topeka man was sentenced to 4 years in prison for his role in a massive methamphetamine trafficking operation in Wisconsin.
Judge William M. Conley handed down the sentence to Jimmy Castillo, 24, after he pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
The investigation into Castillo’s activities began on February 19, 2022, when police officers approached him as he exited a hotel in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Castillo was wearing a grey backpack at the time, which contained approximately 15.5 pounds of methamphetamine.
According to court documents, after a drug dog indicated the presence of drugs, officers searched the backpack and found the large quantity of methamphetamine. Castillo admitted to officers that he had transported methamphetamine on two occasions prior to his arrest.
Judge Conley noted that Castillo possessed a ‘massive’ amount of methamphetamine and its delivery into the community would have caused major ripple effects. However, he also took into account that Castillo had no prior criminal history, which was a mitigating factor in his sentencing decision.
The charge against Castillo is the result of a joint investigation by the La Crosse Police Department, La Crosse County Sheriff’s Office, Trempealeau County Sheriff’s Office, Onalaska Police Department, and the Town of Campbell Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Aaron Wegner prosecuted this case.
Castillo’s sentence serves as a reminder of the severe consequences that individuals can face for their involvement in methamphetamine trafficking operations. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: Wisconsin
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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