Anderson Man Sentenced to 100 Months for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

Greenville, South Carolina ---- United States Attorney Beth Drake stated today that Daniel Neil Alexander, age 49, of Anderson, SC, was sentenced in federal court, in Greenville, SC, by United States District Judge Bruce Howe Hendricks.  Mr. Alexander had previously pled guilty to Conspiracy to Possess with the Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 846.  Judge Hendricks sentenced Alexander to 100 months imprisonment on that count. 

Evidence presented at the change of plea hearing established that Mr. Alexander had helped to coordinate the distribution of methamphetamine, out of Georgia, from his co-defendant to individuals living in South Carolina and North Carolina.  Mr. Alexander had aided the distribution of more than 5000 grams of methamphetamine over a four-month period.   

The case was investigated by agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).  Assistant United States Attorney Joe Brewer of the Greenville office handled the case.     

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