MADISON, Wis. (U.S. Department of Justice) -- A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin, sitting in Madison, returned the following indictment today.
Jason J. Johnson, 44, Chetek, Wis., is charged with possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. The indictment alleges that he possessed the methamphetamine on December 6, 2016.
If convicted, Johnson faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. The charge against him is the result of an investigation by the Barron County Sheriff’s Department. The prosecution of this case will be handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Anderson.
You are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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Barron County Sheriff: 'Leading Supplier of Meth to Area' Arrested
Monday, December 12, 2016 | by Ben Dryden
(Press Release) -- On Tuesday, December 6, 2016, the Barron County Sheriff’s Department served a search warrant at 1035 24th St., Chetek, WI.
Deputies recovered 172 grams of methamphetamine with a street value of over $20,000. Taken into custody was Jason J Johnson, 44 of this address. Johnson has been a target for several months and a leading supplier of meth to the area. During the execution of the search warrant Johnson was found to be flushing several more grams of meth down the toilet.
Johnson is released on a $5,000 signature bond.
Per Chris Fitzgerald, Barron County Sheriff
According to documents released to DrydenWire.com by the Barron County Sheriff's Department, during the execution of a search warrant on December 6th, 2016 at the residence of Jason Johnson in Chetek, WI, detectives located many items including two containers and multiple gem bags all containing methamphetamine. Detectives also inspected a toilet in the residence due to the sound of the toilet being flushed as they entered the residence and recovered water from the toilet containing methamphetamine residue. A digital scale was also discovered, with methamphetamine residue on it; as well as multiple pipes used to smoke methamphetamine. A total of 172 grams of methamphetamine and over $2,000 in cash were recovered from the residence.
While detectives were executing the search warrant, an Iphone 6+ started ringing. An Investigator answered the phone and an individual requested to purchase $100 worth of methamphetamine. The Investigator portrayed to the individual that he was Jason Johnson and finalized the arrangements for the sale. The individual arrived at the residence a short time later and gave the Investigator $100 for the sale, at which point he was advised of the presence of law enforcement in the residence.
According to public record, Jason Johnson appeared in Barron County Circuit court on December 8th, 2016, charged with Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver, a Class C Felony; and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Misdemeanor.
DrydenWire.com will continue to update the community on this situation when any significant activity or progress develops and reminds our readers that arrested or charged individuals are presumed innocent until convicted by judge or jury.
Last Update: May 11, 2017 2:27 pm CDT
