Jeremiah Hicks, a 38-year-old resident of Hammond, Indiana, was sentenced on Mar. 12 to more than twelve years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing heroin and cocaine, according to United States Attorney Adam L. Mildred.
Hicks received a sentence of 151 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. The sentencing was handed down by United States District Court Judge Gretchen S. Lund.
Court documents show that Hicks sold heroin and cocaine on two occasions in August 2023. During a search of his residence, law enforcement officers found a semi-automatic pistol and U.S. currency. Hicks has prior felony convictions, including possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance in 2012 and dealing in a narcotic drug in 2018.
“The Defendant has forfeited over 12 years of his life because he chose to peddle this poison in our communities. We appreciate the hard work of the professionals at the BATFE and the Hammond Police Department that went into the investigation, arrest, and prosecution of this repeat offender. The Northern District of Indiana is safer due to their efforts,” said Mildred.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives led the investigation with help from the Hammond Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Caitlin M. Padula prosecuted the case.
