Juan Sandoval, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Indiana 2023

Fort Wayne, IN - A local man has been sentenced to 168 months imprisonment after pleading guilty to methamphetamine trafficking and firearm charges, according to a recent announcement by the United States Attorney's Office.

Juan Sandoval, 46, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced to 168 months imprisonment with 6 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to distribution of methamphetamine. He was also sentenced to 120 months of imprisonment with 2 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, both sentences to run concurrently.

According to documents filed in this case, in March 2013, Sandoval's residence was searched by law enforcement. Officers discovered two hidden shotguns, a handgun, and ammunition. When arrested, Sandoval had approximately $8,000 cash in his possession and admitted to possession of the guns and dealing in methamphetamine.

This case was the result of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Anthony Geller.

Drug trafficking continues to plague our community, and it's good to see law enforcement taking a stand against it. The residents of Fort Wayne deserve to live in a safe and healthy environment, free from the dangers of methamphetamine.

The U.S. Attorney's Office is committed to working with law enforcement agencies to ensure that those who engage in drug trafficking face the full force of the law.

In a separate case, another local man was also sentenced to prison time for his role in a cocaine trafficking operation.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndin/pr/week-review-fort-wayne-82