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A Fort Wayne man faces more than 16 years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to several drug trafficking-related charges.
U.S. District Court Chief Judge Holly Brady sentenced Lajuane Broadus, 48, to 200 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, after he pleaded guilty to possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine, and possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Indiana’s Northern District announced the sentencing.
According to documents in the case, Broadus distributed controlled substances in June and September 2024.
A search warrant executed at his residence resulted in the recovery of methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, three firearms, ammunition, body armor, and a large amount of U.S. currency.
As a convicted felon, Broadus was prohibited from possessing the firearms, and he illegally possessed the firearms in furtherance of his drug trafficking offense.
This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration with assistance from the Fort Wayne Police Department.
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