News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 03, 2011
Contact: SA Will Taylor
Number: 312-886-2597

Methamphetamine and Firearm Offences Leads to

24 Year Sentence for Mexican National

Over one pound of methamphetamine and a 9-mm handgun seized

MAR 03 – (INDIANAPOLIS) -- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Jack Riley and United States Attorney Joseph H. Hogsett announced today the sentencing of Juan Antonio Corona-Gonzalez, 28, Jalisco, Mexico, to 24 years in prison. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Judge (sitting by designation) David F. Hamilton sentenced Corona-Gonzalez following his conviction at trial for possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, distribution of 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime. The Indianapolis and Chicago field offices of the DEA conducted the investigation.

“Mr. Corona-Gonzalez was not only convicted of distributing over one pound of methamphetamine, which was thankfully seized before getting into the hands of users, but also of possessing a firearm while committing a drug trafficking crime,â€