Jason M. Frierson U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada
A Las Vegas man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl. United States District Judge Cristina D. Silva handed down a sentence of 130 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, to Richard Gleason for his role in selling the drugs. Prosecutors had recommended a sentence of 151 months.
Court documents state that between January 10 and February 28, 2023, Gleason conspired with others to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl in Las Vegas. During this period, he sold about 10.5 grams of fentanyl and over 2,700 grams of methamphetamine.
Gleason pleaded guilty in June 2025 to one count of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance involving both methamphetamine and fentanyl.
"Acting United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada and Deputy Special Agent in Charge Anthony Chrysanthis for DEA’s Los Angeles Division made the announcement."
The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), while the United States Attorney’s Office prosecuted the case.
