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Lucas Rodriguez, Methamphetamine Distribution, Wisconsin 2019

Published June 24, 2019

A California man has been sentenced to 42 months in prison for distributing large quantities of methamphetamine in the Tomah area of Wisconsin.

Lucas Rodriguez, 29, of Hemet, California, pleaded guilty and was sentenced on June 20, 2019, by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 42 months in prison for distributing methamphetamine.

According to the investigation, Rodriguez mailed two packages of methamphetamine from California to Tomah, Wisconsin.

The law enforcement agents seized both packages, which contained almost 100% pure methamphetamine.

The amount of methamphetamine attributable to Rodriguez was approximately 653 grams, which Judge Conley described as a conservative estimate since the defendant likely had been selling methamphetamine for much longer.

The charge against Rodriguez was the result of an investigation conducted by the Tomah Police Department, Monroe County Joint Investigative Task Force, and U.S. Postal Inspection Service.

The prosecution of the case has been handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Diane Schlipper.

Lucas Rodriguez, 29, was sentenced to 42 months in prison for distributing methamphetamine. The distribution of methamphetamine is a serious crime that has a significant impact on the community. The Tomah Police Department, Monroe County Joint Investigative Task Force, and U.S. Postal Inspection Service worked together to investigate and bring Rodriguez to justice.

The sentence of 42 months in prison demonstrates the severity of the crime and the importance of holding those responsible accountable. The case serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and the importance of community partnerships in achieving this goal.

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Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdwi/pr/california-man-sentenced-42-months-distributing-methamphetamine-tomah