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Boston Man Sentenced to More Than Nine Years in Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts

BOSTON – A Boston man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for distributing methamphetamine.

Daniel Lennon, 33, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton to 118 months in prison and five years of supervised release. On June 30, 2022, Lennon pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of five grams or more of methamphetamine and two counts of distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. 

In January and February 2021, investigators conducted three undercover purchases of methamphetamine from Lennon. On Jan. 13, 2021, Lennon delivered approximately 28 grams of 95% pure methamphetamine; on Jan. 19, 2021, Lennon delivered approximately 112 grams of 100% pure methamphetamine; and on Feb. 4, 2021, Lennon delivered approximately 110 grams of 87% pure methamphetamine. 

When investigators searched the hotel room where Lennon was staying, they located myriad drugs and drug distribution paraphernalia, including nearly 400 grams of fentanyl and fentanyl analogues, over 500 grams of methamphetamine, over 40 grams of cocaine and approximately $16,740 in cash.

United States Attorney Rachael S. Rollins 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 valuable assistance in the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren A. Graber of Rollins’ Criminal Division prosecuted the case.

Updated December 12, 2022

Topic
Drug Trafficking