South Bend – Martel Scott, 35 years old, of South Bend, Indiana, has been sentenced to a staggering 200 months in federal prison by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty, after pleading guilty to distribution of 500 grams or more of methamphetamine.
Scott’s sentence includes an additional five years of supervised release. The court documents revealed that Scott sold meth on four separate occasions between July and October 2024 in South Bend and Mishawaka.
At the time of his arrest, authorities discovered nearly five pounds of methamphetamine and over $200,000 in cash from a storage unit linked to him.
Acting United States Attorney M. Scott Proctor emphasized the seriousness of Scott’s crime, stating, ‘Martel Scott distributed substantial quantities of methamphetamine, a drug that has wreaked havoc throughout northern Indiana.’ Proctor praised the collaborative efforts of federal, state, and local law enforcement in bringing Scott to justice.
This investigation was a joint effort by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Indiana State Police, the South Bend Police Department, and the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department. Assistant United States Attorney and Acting Criminal Division Chief Joseph P. Falvey handled the prosecution.
Scott’s sentence serves as a stark reminder that those who profit from drug distribution will face severe penalties.
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Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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