Evansville, Indiana – A significant methamphetamine distribution operation in Evansville has resulted in federal prison sentences for three individuals. Colin January, 47, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and attempted possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Patricia Minor, 41, and Blenda Lundburg, 57, also from Evansville, received sentences of 29 months and one year, respectively. Both were sentenced to one year of supervised release after pleading guilty to the unlawful use of a communication facility.
Details of the Conspiracy
According to court documents and evidence, January conspired with others to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine in the Evansville area between March 1 and May 3, 2022. On April 29, 2022, January asked Minor to contact Lundburg to request the use of her address for receiving a package. Initially hesitant, Lundburg eventually agreed after Minor assured her that similar packages had been delivered to her own house without any issues.
On May 1, 2022, January provided Lundburg’s address to a co-conspirator. He had previously provided two other addresses in Evansville to the same co-conspirator in April. A parcel containing approximately 1,374 grams of methamphetamine was sent from California to Lundburg’s apartment via the U.S. Postal Service. January instructed Minor to be present for the delivery. Law enforcement intercepted the package, removed the methamphetamine, and conducted a controlled delivery. January, Minor, and Lundburg were all at the apartment when the package was delivered.
Law Enforcement’s Response
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Evansville Police Department, and the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office. U.S. District Court Judge Richard L. Young imposed the sentences.
“Methamphetamine and other controlled substances have devastating impacts on users, their loved ones, and our communities,” said Zachary A. Myers, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. “Trafficking organizations are the most significant sources of these poisons and must be held accountable for the suffering they cause in search of quick profits. I commend the efforts of the DEA, Evansville Police Department, and Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office to make our communities safer by getting meth and meth dealers off our streets.”
Assistant United States Attorneys Matthew B. Miller and Kristian Mukoski prosecuted the case. This collaborative effort highlights the ongoing commitment to combating drug trafficking and ensuring the safety of communities in Southern Indiana.
