Anthony Valenzuela, a Las Vegas man, was sentenced to 151 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and carrying a firearm. He committed the offenses while on supervised release, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
On March 7, 2023, Valenzuela went to the U.S. Probation Office for a scheduled meeting. During a search of his vehicle, officers found methamphetamine, a digital scale, plastic bags, mail, and a false drink can containing drugs. More methamphetamine and a Taurus 9mm pistol were found in another bag. The total amount of meth was between 150 and 500 grams. Valenzuela was already under supervision for a previous felony conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
In January 2025, Valenzuela pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and was sentenced by U.S. District Judge James C. Mahan. The case, announced by U.S. Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada, involved a joint investigation by the U.S. Probation Office, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jean Ripley prosecuted the case, as stated by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
