Tennyson man sentenced to federal prison after guilty plea

HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – A Warrick County man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to two counts of distribution of methamphetamine.

According to court documents, officers in Evansville saw Brian Marchland, 39, selling meth on three separate occasions between July 6 and July 25, 2023.

Officials state on July 6, Marchand arrived at a residence and handed the buyer three small baggies, each containing one ounce of crystal methamphetamine, in exchange for $900 cash.

Officials then state on July 10, 2023, Marchand sold approximately four ounces of crystal methamphetamine for $1,275 in cash, from his home in Tennyson. Officials also say as Marchand was counting the money, he displayed a loaded semi-automatic handgun.

Officials then say on July 25, 2023, Marchand “fronted” another four ounces of crystal methamphetamine to another individual, which was to be paid for with the proceeds of further sales of the drug.

A laboratory analysis found that the three deals contained a total of about 293 grams of pure methamphetamine.

“Methamphetamine and other controlled substances have devastating impacts on users, their loved ones, and our communities,” said Zachary A. Myers, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. “These poisons harm our neighbors in every community, and we are committed to holding serious traffickers accountable in federal court, wherever they are found. Our office will continue to work with our partners at the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Trask Force, the Warrick County Sheriff’s Office, and the DEA to make our communities safer by getting meth and meth dealers off our streets.”

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