Todd Nance, 40, of Sellersburg, Indiana, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his role in methamphetamine distribution, armed drug trafficking, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana announced the sentence today.
Nance, known as a drug dealer, was observed by law enforcement selling over 263 grams of methamphetamine and various firearms from his residence in Sellersburg. At the time of these illegal activities, Nance was on pretrial release for multiple state drug charges, including felony methamphetamine possession.
On April 29, 2024, Nance sold a .38-caliber revolver and nearly 115 grams of methamphetamine to an individual for $1,550 in cash. During the transaction, he was carrying a 9mm handgun in his waistband.
On May 30, 2024, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Nance’s residence, where they seized 50 grams of methamphetamine, seven firearms—including a sawed-off shotgun and a Ruger 9mm with an extended magazine—along with cocaine, fentanyl, and various pills.
“This violent felon sold guns, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other drugs in our community—all while illegally armed with an arsenal that included a sawed-off shotgun and a semiautomatic handgun with an extended magazine,” said Zachary A. Myers, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. “Deadly drugs and deadly weapons in the hands of repeat offenders cause tremendous damage to every community, large and small.”
Nance’s sentence reflects the serious nature of his criminal activities, contributing to the ongoing fight against drug trafficking and illegal firearms possession.
