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Heroin and Firearm Kingpin Sentenced in Madison
Reggie Golden, a 39-year-old Madison man, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for possessing heroin with intent to distribute and illegally possessing a firearm. Golden was found guilty on July 18, 2023, after pleading guilty to the charges.
On March 1, 2023, law enforcement officers from the Madison Police and the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force arrested Golden inside a mall in Madison. During the arrest, officers discovered a loaded 9 mm pistol, a digital scale, two cell phones, and 19 individual packages containing a total of 21 grams of a substance that field-tested positive for fentanyl and heroin.
According to court records, Golden admitted to possessing the heroin and firearm during a post-arrest interview. He claimed to have purchased the pistol from an unknown person at a gas station two months before his arrest. Golden also admitted to being a 26-year member of the Black Disciples street gang.
Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson highlighted the danger that guns pose to the community when used by drug traffickers during the sentencing. Golden has a history of illegally possessing firearms, which contributed to the severity of his sentence.
United States Attorney Timothy M. O’Shea stated, “Armed drug dealers are dangerous in two ways. First, opiate drugs like fentanyl and heroin are incredibly addictive and dangerous. A single dose containing fentanyl can kill. Second, the risk of community danger increases exponentially when drug dealers, like Golden, carry high-powered weapons.”
The charges against Golden were the result of an investigation conducted by the Madison Police, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant U.S. Attorney Chadwick M. Elgersma prosecuted this case.
Reggie Golden’s case serves as a reminder of the dangers posed by armed drug dealers in our communities. The sentencing of Golden to 30 months in prison for heroin and firearm possession demonstrates the commitment of law enforcement to holding individuals accountable for their actions.
Key Facts
- State: Wisconsin
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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