An Anchorage man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for distributing methamphetamine and violating conditions of his previous release. Todd Robert Klink, aged 55, was found guilty of selling over 82 grams of methamphetamine to a law enforcement witness in July 2023 and January 2024. The sales involved methamphetamine with purity levels of 97% and 68%.
A federal grand jury indicted Klink on February 20, 2024, charging him with two counts of distribution of a controlled substance. Following his arrest on March 1, agents executed a search warrant at his residence. They seized over 3.5 kilograms of pure methamphetamine, more than 500 grams of high-purity methamphetamine, digital scales with drug residue, and other paraphernalia related to drug use and distribution.
At the time of these offenses, Klink was under supervised release from a prior conviction for methamphetamine distribution dating back to 2011 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska.
Klink pleaded guilty on January 29, 2025, to one count of distribution of a controlled substance. He received a total sentence of 156 months: a 132-month sentence for the recent distributions and an additional consecutive sentence of 24 months for violating his supervised release.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Kathryn R. Vogel stated: “Despite his past conviction for drug-related offenses and a history of criminal activity, Mr. Klink made the conscious decision to persist in trafficking dangerous drugs within our community, showing a disregard for both the law and well-being of others.” She emphasized that "the justice system will not stand by while illegal, poisonous substances are distributed in our communities."
David F. Reames from the DEA Seattle Field Division commented: “Drug traffickers like Mr. Klink, who persistently violate our drug laws, pose an especially grave threat.” He expressed pride in their team's efforts that led to this outcome.
The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration Seattle Field Division and Anchorage District Office with support from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Seattle Field Division and Anchorage Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Cody Tirpak prosecuted the case.