Meth Kingpin Sentenced to 20 Years: Federal Jail Time for Repeated Drug Offenses in Arkansas
An individual labeled as a career criminal due to numerous previous convictions, which include offenses related to drugs, has received a sentence of 240 months in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine with the intention to distribute it.
The statement was made by Jonathon D. Ross, who serves as the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas.
U.S. District Judge Brian S. Miller, who imposed the sentence on Bralyn Wadlington from Little Rock, also ordered five years of monitored supervision following her release.
Wadlington, who is 28 years old, admitted to possessing methamphetamine with the intention of distributing it on January 22, 2025.
He was indicted by a federal jury on June 4, 2024, on the following counts:
- Possession with intent to distribute at least 50 grams of methamphetamine
- Possession with intent to distribute cocaine
- Felon in possession of a firearm
- Having a weapon for the purpose of drug distribution
A state police officer from Arkansas pulled over a black Kia Optima for exceeding the speed limit and tried to interact with the vehicle's operator.
Wadlington attempted to avoid the officer and quickly drove off from the location.
The chase for the suspect started soon afterward, resulting in the motorist speeding through a red light as they reached the intersection of Asher Avenue and University Avenue halfway along.
The chase stopped abruptly when Wadlington encountered another motorist driving a white pickup.
Despite the trooper's commands, he left the vehicle by leaving out of the passenger side to make another attempt to escape.
A taser was used by a second ASP trooper who reported to the scene to assist with bringing Wadlington in.
The effort was successful, resulting in Wadlington being handcuffed and troopers undergoing a search of his Kia Optima.
They discovered approximately 446.6 grams of methamphetamine, an FN Herstal, Model FiveSeveN, 5.7x28mm caliber pistol, several types of ammunition, various bags, and a digital scale intended for drug trafficking activities.
Assisted by the ASP, the Drug Enforcement Administration headed up the investigation.
Stricter punishments were imposed during his sentencing for the drug offense due to his history as a repeat offender.
Wadlington’s criminal record encompasses residential burglary, two instances of possessing a Schedule I/II controlled substance, holding drug paraphernalia, intent to distribute a controlled substance, two cases of evading arrest, deceit to obtain narcotics, and two offenses involving possession of firearms by restricted individuals.
Katie Hinojosa, an Assistant United States Attorney, handled the prosecution of the case.
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