David Junius, a resident of Fitchburg, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking operation. United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, Timothy M. O’Shea, made the announcement. Junius, 47, was found guilty of possessing 500 or more grams of cocaine with the intent to distribute and pleaded guilty to the charge on December 19, 2024.
The investigation into the drug trafficking network began in late 2022. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) targeted a cocaine and methamphetamine distribution ring across Portage, Madison, and La Crosse. Surveillance and intercepted communications in April 2023 led authorities to track a four-kilogram cocaine delivery conducted by Junius. This further resulted in police discovering a storage unit in Madison, rented by Junius, containing approximately 1.5 kilograms of cocaine and $20,000 in cash.
Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson cited Junius's repeated offenses in his sentencing decision, noting his extensive criminal history, which includes nine prior drug-related convictions. Judge Peterson highlighted Junius's significant involvement in the drug organization, pointing out that his actions contributed to serious drug trafficking and consequent violence in the community.
Junius's partner in the crime, Angel Flores, has also pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges and is due for sentencing on April 3, 2025.
The successful prosecution of this case was enabled by collaborative investigations by the DEA, FBI, Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation, Dane County Narcotics Task Force, and Madison Police Department. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Robert Anderson and William M. Levins.
The investigation was supported by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF), which coordinates and funds long-term efforts to combat narcotics trafficking involving multiple agencies.