MADISON, WI (WSAU) — A Stratford man will serve 11 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Joshua Lake was sentenced on Wednesday, three months after he pleaded guilty to the charges in US District Court. In addition to the prison time, he will also serve five years on extended supervision.
The 32-year-old sold meth to an undercover informant in February 2024. A subsequent investigation found Lake was responsible for the distribution of 23 kilograms, or more than 50 pounds, of the drug between January and April that same year.
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Officers arrested Lake at his home, where they found nearly 5 pounds of meth along with cocaine and a firearm. During the raid, Lake waived his right to remain silent, telling police about items in the home and admitting that he was scheduled to fly to Mexico.
At sentencing, Judge Conley described Lake’s conduct, including his drug trafficking and involvement with firearms, as egregious and said the quantity of almost pure methamphetamine found at his residence was stunning.
Lake is the fourth person to be sentenced in connection with the ring. Mercadys Perkins was convicted of conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and sentenced to 6 years in federal prison on April 17, 2025. Dustin Brunker was convicted of conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and sentenced to 7 years in federal prison on April 24, 2025. Jessica Colby was convicted of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and sentenced to 2 ½ years in federal prison on May 1, 2025.
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