Quenton Dodson, Methamphetamine Distribution, Vermont 2022

South Burlington Man Charged with Distribution of Methamphetamine

A 33-year-old South Burlington man has been charged with distributing methamphetamine, according to the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont.

Quenton Dodson, 33, of South Burlington, Vermont, was arrested on Friday at his Farrell Street apartment in South Burlington, where police found more than $10,000 in cash, some of which was used to purchase methamphetamine from a person working with police.

Police also found additional quantities of suspected methamphetamine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, and other paraphernalia. A loaded 40-caliber handgun was also discovered at the scene.

Dodson was initially charged with state offenses and was released on conditions after his arraignment in Chittenden Superior Court on Tuesday. However, federal charges were filed against him on Tuesday, and he made his initial appearance in federal court before United States Magistrate Judge Kevin J. Doyle this afternoon.

Judge Doyle granted the United States’ motion asking that Dodson be detained, and ordered that Dodson remain in the custody of the United States Marshal’s Service. The next hearing in this case is scheduled for January 31, 2022.

“For Burlington, this was a significant narcotics seizure,” said acting Burlington Chief of Police Jon Murad. “Detectives from the Burlington Police Department and federal partners did excellent work building this case and making this arrest. When the court decided to release Mr. Dodson on conditions, we were gratified that our partners at the DEA, ATF, and U.S. Attorney’s office were able to step in with federal charges.”

The charge of distribution of methamphetamine carries a maximum possible prison sentence of 20 years. Dodson is represented by Assistant Federal Public Defender Steven Barth. The prosecutor is Assistant United States Attorney Michael Drescher.

The Burlington Police Department was assisted by the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. United States Attorney Nikolas P. Kerest commended the investigatory efforts of the Burlington Police Department and the collaboration with the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.

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