Las Vegas Man Sentenced To Prison For Trafficking Large Quantity Of Methamphetamine

LAS VEGAS - A Las Vegas man was sentenced today by United States District Judge Andrew P. Gordon to three years in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release for selling a large quantity of methamphetamine.

According to court documents, on July 17, 2024, Josiah Judah was introduced by co-defendant Urkeno Walter as the co-defendant's "right hand man". During the conversation, Judah said Walter used him in drug sale negotiations with Mexican drug traffickers and Judah often received complimentary rooms at a hotel which he used to sell drugs. On August 28, 2024, in a parking lot, Judah sold two pounds of methamphetamine for $2,800.

Judah pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of methamphetamine.

"Today's sentencing sends a stern message to drug traffickers who peddle drugs and endanger the safety and wellbeing of our communities," said Anthony Chrysanthis, Special Agent in Charge of the Los Angeles Division, which oversees Nevada. "One by one, you will be held accountable. The strong partnership between local, state, and federal agencies demonstrates DEA's relentless commitment to bringing drug criminals to justice and halting the flow of methamphetamine and other dangerous drugs."

First Assistant United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada and Special Agent in Charge Chrysanthis made the announcement.

The DEA investigated the case. Assistant United States Attorney Joshua Brister prosecuted the case.

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