MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that David Anderson Jr., 34, Rice Lake, Wisconsin was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 7 ½ years in prison for possessing methamphetamine intended for distribution. The term of imprisonment will be followed by 7 ½ years of supervised release. Anderson pleaded guilty to this charge today.
In April of 2024, law enforcement used a confidential informant to conduct two controlled buys of methamphetamine from Anderson. After the two controlled buys, law enforcement searched Anderson’s home and seized over 200 grams of methamphetamine prepackaged for distribution in different quantities.
At sentencing, Judge Peterson emphasized the seriousness of Anderson’s crime. Judge Peterson balanced Anderson’s conduct and criminal history with his difficult upbringing and periods of Anderson’s life when he was law abiding.
The charges against Anderson were the result of an investigation conducted by the Barron County Sheriff’s Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Louis Glinzak prosecuted this case.
Last Update: May 21, 2025 7:36 am CDT
