September 12, 2025 – LAS VEGAS, NV – A Las Vegas resident was sentenced on Thursday by United States District Judge Cristina D. Silva to 130 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for selling approximately 100 fentanyl pills and over six pounds of methamphetamine. The government recommended a prison sentence of 151 months.

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According to court documents, between January 10, 2023, and February 28, 2023, Richard Gleason conspired with others to sell methamphetamine and fentanyl in Las Vegas. As part of the conspiracy, he sold approximately 10.5 grams of fentanyl and 2,724.6 grams of actual methamphetamine.

In June 2025, Gleason pleaded guilty to one-count of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance (Methamphetamine and Fentanyl).

Acting United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada and Deputy Special Agent in Charge Anthony Chrysanthis for DEA’s Los Angeles Division made the announcement.

The DEA investigated the case; and the United States Attorney’s Office prosecuted the case.

Source: DOJ Release