Todd Nance, a 40-year-old resident of Sellersburg, Indiana, has been sentenced to fifteen years in federal prison. This will be followed by five years of supervised release after he pled guilty to charges of distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, armed drug trafficking, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Court documents revealed that Nance was identified as a drug dealer who sold at least 263 grams of methamphetamine and various firearms from his home in Sellersburg. During this period, he was on pretrial release for multiple state-level drug charges, including felony possession of methamphetamine.
On April 29, 2024, Nance exchanged a .38 revolver and approximately 115 grams of methamphetamine for $1,550 in cash. At the time of this transaction, he had a 9mm handgun tucked into his waistband.
A court-authorized search conducted on May 30, 2024, led law enforcement officers to seize 50 grams of methamphetamine and seven firearms from Nance's residence. The seized items included a sawed-off shotgun and a Ruger 9mm with an extended magazine. Other drugs such as cocaine and fentanyl were also found alongside assorted pills. Due to previous felony convictions for Possession of Methamphetamine and Residential Entry, Nance is barred from legally possessing firearms.
U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Myers remarked on the case: “This violent felon sold guns, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other drugs in our community—all while illegally armed with an arsenal that included a sawed-off shotgun and a semiautomatic handgun with an extended magazine.” He emphasized the damage caused by repeat offenders like Nance: “Deadly drugs and deadly weapons in the hands of repeat offenders cause tremendous damage to every community.” Myers commended the FBI and Clarksville Police Department for their work in apprehending Nance.
Herbert J. Stapleton from the FBI’s Indianapolis Field Office commented: “The defendant threatened the safety of the community... This sentence sends a very clear message – those who choose to profit from violence and drug addiction will find themselves facing lengthy prison time.”
The investigation was carried out by the FBI along with the Clarksville Police Department. Chief U.S. District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt imposed the sentence. U.S. Attorney Myers expressed gratitude towards Assistant U.S. Attorney Jordan Oliver for prosecuting this case.
