Methamphetamine Trafficker from Sabine Parish Sentenced to 12+ Years in Federal Prison

SHREVEPORT, La. - United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Rodney Waller, 45, of Many, Louisiana, was sentenced today for distribution of methamphetamine. United States District Judge S. Maurice Hicks, Jr. sentenced Waller to 151 months (12 years, 7 months) in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release.

According to information presented in court, law enforcement agents with the Sabine Parish Sheriff's Office Tactical Narcotics Team began an investigation into methamphetamine trafficking activities in the Sabine Parish area. During their investigation on September 1, 2021, Waller met with a confidential informant in the Sabine Parish area and sold methamphetamine to them which was in his possession before selling it. The amount of methamphetamine sold by Waller was found to be 77.2% pure, with a pure substance weight of 4.6 grams. Throughout the course of the investigation, law enforcement agents found Waller to have sold or possessed with intent to sell 55.7 grams of methamphetamine.

Waller was charged in an indictment with distribution of methamphetamine and pleaded guilty to one count on December 13, 2023.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Sabine Parish Sheriff's Office and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney William C. Gaskins.

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