Jonathan L. Wells, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Indiana 2020

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FORT WAYNE, Indiana – Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring Busted

A 48-year-old Ohio man has been sentenced to 110 months in prison for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking operation in Indiana.

Jonathan L. Wells, of Hicksville, Ohio, pleaded guilty to possessing with intent to distribute 5 grams or more of methamphetamine and possessing a firearm as a felon, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.

Wells was sentenced to 110 months in prison, followed by 4 years of supervised release.

According to documents in the case, on May 10, 2020, Wells was pulled over by law enforcement during a traffic stop. During the stop, the officer saw baggies of drugs in plain view, which were later confirmed to contain 23 grams of methamphetamine.

Wells had over $1,000 cash on his person at the time of the arrest, despite being unemployed since 2012. Text messages found on Wells’ phone confirmed his drug dealing activities. Officers also located a loaded .40 caliber handgun under Wells’ seat and he admitted to being a convicted felon.

Wells’ criminal history reveals he has been convicted of prior offenses involving drugs, violence, and property crimes.

This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives with the assistance of the Butler Police Department and the Auburn Police Department.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Sarah Nokes and Brent Ecenbarger as part of the joint federal, state, and local Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Program.

PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime, and focuses enforcement efforts on the most violent offenders and partners with locally based prevention and reentry programs for lasting reductions in crime.

Wells’ sentencing serves as a reminder of the consequences of engaging in methamphetamine trafficking and the importance of addressing the underlying issues that contribute to violent crime in our communities.