NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A Gloucester man was sentenced to 12 years in prison for meth trafficking on Thursday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said.
The sentencing comes after Jeremy John Gleason, 42, pleaded guilty on Nov. 30, 2023, to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. He was held accountable for distributing over 9,000 grams of meth during the conspiracy.
Gleason's selling of meth started as early as May 1, 2020, the DOJ said.
"A confidential source told investigators that after Gleason went 'dry' due to his source of supply being impacted by COVID, he tried to corner the meth market in Gloucester by buying 'everything,'" the department wrote in a news release.
On April 6, 2021, Gleason sold 14.2 grams of meth to law enforcement during a controlled purchase, according to the DOJ. On April 20, 2021, Gleason sold 14.7 grams of meth during another controlled purchase.
Gleason was one of several people involved in the drug conspiracy, the DOJ said. He was the final defendant to plead guilty and be sentenced for his role.
Andrew Ryan Higgins, 29, pleaded guilty on Aug. 30, 2023, to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. On Dec. 18, 2023, he was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Johnathan Willard Lowney, 42, pleaded guilty on Sep. 5, 2023, to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. On Jan. 9, he was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Kenneth Dale Lowney, 39, pleaded guilty on Aug. 31, 2023, to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. On Jan. 4, he was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Patrick Sean McNulty, 34, pleaded guilty on Aug. 14, 2023, to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. On Dec. 20, 2023, he was sentenced to four years and four months in prison.
Amanda Nicole Carter, 38, pleaded guilty on Sep. 5, 2023, to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. On Jan. 9, she was sentenced to nine years in prison.
