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Department of Justice

U.S. Attorney's Office
Northern District of Indiana

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Clifford D. Johnson
, United States Attorney

Geneva Man Sentenced to 120 Months in Prison

FORT WAYNE –Chad Billington, 38 years old, of Geneva, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Holly A. Brady after pleading guilty to distribution of methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.

Billington was sentenced to 120 months in prison followed by 5 years of supervised release.

According to documents in the case, Billington engaged in the sale of methamphetamine to law enforcement on several occasions during November and December of 2020. The methamphetamine obtained from Billington had a purity level of 97 percent or higher.

This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives with the assistance of the Allen County Sheriff’s Department and the Fort Wayne Police Department. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Brent A. Ecenbarger.

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