Colorado Springs Man Sentenced To 25 Years In Federal Prison After Being Found Guilty Of Drug Trafficking, Conspiracy, And Weapons Charges

DENVER - The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado announces Nathan James Meek, 43, Colorado Springs, was sentenced to 300 months in federal prison after being found guilty on multiple counts including: one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, one count of possession of a firearm by a previously convicted felon, conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.

According to evidence presented at trial, Meek sold large quantities of narcotics in the Colorado Springs area, including methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and marijuana. When he was arrested in late January 2024, investigators recovered a cellphone, a firearm, 10 fentanyl pills, 6.2 grams of methamphetamine, and over $3,000 in cash on his person. Officers obtained a search warrant for Meek's apartment and recovered 2,202 grams of methamphetamine, 131 grams of fentanyl, 80 grams of cocaine, 698 grams of marijuana, and three firearms.

"Getting violent, repeat drug dealers off the streets of Colorado is a key objective of our office and I am glad to see that this criminal will spend the next 25 years in federal prison," said United States Attorney Peter McNeilly. "This case is an excellent example of what strong federal and local law enforcement partnerships can do in the quest to keep our communities safe."

"Here we have a violent felon who has repeatedly chosen to engage in criminal activity. Because of the steadfast partnership between the FBI and the Colorado Springs Police Department, a jury found the defendant guilty of selling drugs while illegally possessing firearms," said Marvin Massey, acting special agent in charge of FBI Denver. 'Now, Mr. Meek is going to federal prison for a long time, and the people of Colorado Springs are safer because he can no longer victimize their community.'

United States District Judge Regina M. Rodriguez presided over the sentencing.

The case was investigated by the FBI Denver Field Office and the Colorado Springs Police Department.

The prosecution was handled by the Violent Crimes and Immigration Enforcement Section at the United States Attorney's Office.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.

Case Number: 24-cr-00082-RMR-1