Boston Man Indicted on Methamphetamine Distribution Charges

BOSTON – A Boston man was indicted by a federal grand jury this week on methamphetamine distribution charges.

Daniel Lennon, 31, was indicted on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 on one count of distribution of five grams or more of methamphetamine and two counts of distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Lennon was initially arrested on Feb. 4, 2021 and charged by criminal complaint.

According to charging documents, investigators conducted three undercover purchases of methamphetamine from Lennon in January and February 2021.

The charge of distribution of five grams or more of methamphetamine provides for a mandatory minimum sentence of five years and up to 40 years in prison, at least four years of supervised release and a fine of $5 million. The charge of distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine provides for a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years and up to life in prison, at least five years of supervised release and a fine of $10 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Acting United States Attorney Nathaniel R. Mendell and Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration, New England Field Division made the announcement today. The Boston Police Department provided critical assistance in the investigation of this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren A. Graber of Mendell’s Narcotics and Money Laundering Unit is prosecuting the case.

The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.