Burlington man sentenced for drug and gun charges
The Hawk Eye
A Burlington man charged with drug trafficking and gun possession learned his sentence Wednesday.
United States District Court Chief Judge John A. Jarvey sentenced Adam Brent Branton, 39, to more than 21 years in prison for the distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of a firearm, Acting United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal announced Friday.
Jarvey sentenced Branton to 262 months in prison for the meth charge and 120 months in prison for the gun charge. The sentences will run concurrently.
Branton also was ordered to serve five years of supervised release and pay $200 to the Crime Victims’ Fund after his prison term.