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Local Man Sentenced to 92 Months for Meth Possession
In a shocking turn of events, Dustin Via, 42, of Medina, Tennessee was sentenced to 92 months in federal prison for his role in a massive methamphetamine operation. According to court documents, Via was found to be in possession of over 5 grams of actual methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, a crime punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
The investigation into Via’s activities began in May 2019, when agents with the 28th Judicial Drug Task Force executed an arrest warrant at his residence. During the search, they found 34 grams of methamphetamine, a digital scale, and six ecstasy pills.
The methamphetamine was sent to the DEA laboratory, which confirmed that the substance was 100% pure. Via was subsequently placed into custody and admitted to law enforcement that he did not have a legitimate job and sold methamphetamine for income.
Further investigation revealed that Via was also on state probation for two felony convictions for possession of methamphetamine with the intent to sell. His troubles began in 2018, when he sold six grams of methamphetamine to a confidential informant in Gibson County.
Via’s guilty plea was entered on May 6, 2021, and he was sentenced to 92 months’ imprisonment by U.S. District Judge J. Daniel Breen on August 11, 2021. There is no parole in the federal system, and Via will serve his time followed by four years of supervised release.
The case was investigated by the West Tennessee Judicial Violent Crime & Drug Task Force, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). Assistant U.S. Attorney Josh Morrow prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.
Via’s sentencing is a major blow to the local methamphetamine trade, and serves as a reminder of the consequences of engaging in this deadly and destructive crime. As a community, we must come together to prevent the spread of methamphetamine and support those affected by its devastating effects.
With the sentencing of Dustin Via, the Grimy Times is committed to continuing to shine a light on the dark world of methamphetamine trafficking and the devastating impact it has on our communities.
Key Facts
- State: Tennessee
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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