Todd Nance, a 40-year-old resident of Sellersburg, has been sentenced to fifteen years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release. This sentence comes after Nance pleaded guilty to charges including the distribution of 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 known for dealing drugs and was observed selling at least 263 grams of methamphetamine along with various firearms from his home in Sellersburg, Indiana. During this period, he was on pretrial release for multiple state court drug charges, including felony possession of methamphetamine.
On April 29, 2024, Nance sold a .38 revolver and approximately 115 grams of methamphetamine for $1,550 cash while carrying a 9mm handgun. A subsequent search on May 30, 2024, led law enforcement officers to seize 50 grams of methamphetamine and seven firearms from his residence. These included a sawed-off shotgun and a Ruger 9mm with an extended magazine. Additional substances such as cocaine, fentanyl, and assorted pills were also found. Due to previous felony convictions for possession of methamphetamine and residential entry, Nance is prohibited from legally possessing firearms.
Zachary A. Myers, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana stated: “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 and commended the FBI and Clarksville Police Department for their efforts in apprehending him.
Herbert J. Stapleton from the FBI’s Indianapolis Field Office added: “The defendant threatened the safety of the community and endangered lives through his choice to engage in the illegal sale of guns and drugs.” He noted that this sentence serves as a warning to those profiting from violence and drug addiction.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI alongside the Clarksville Police Department. Chief U.S. District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt imposed the sentence while Assistant U.S. Attorney Jordan Oliver prosecuted the case.