Martel Scott, a 35-year-old resident of South Bend, Indiana, has been sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing more than 500 grams of methamphetamine. The sentence was handed down by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty.
Scott will also serve five years of supervised release following his prison term.
Court documents show that Scott sold methamphetamine on four separate occasions in South Bend and Mishawaka between July and October 2024. Authorities arrested him after finding about five pounds of methamphetamine at his home and more than $200,000 in cash stored in a storage unit.
“Martel Scott distributed substantial quantities of methamphetamine—a drug that has caused grave harm throughout northern Indiana,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Proctor. “Due to the dogged efforts of federal, state, and local law enforcement, Scott was brought to justice. His case shows that those who enrich themselves by distributing harmful drugs will suffer serious consequences.”
The investigation involved the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Indiana State Police, the South Bend Police Department, and the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department. Assistant United States Attorney and Acting Criminal Division Chief Joseph P. Falvey prosecuted the case.
