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La Crosse man headed to federal prison for 7.5 years after found guilty of dealing meth
A 59-year-old La Crosse man was sentenced to 7.5 years in federal prison for possessing and distributing meth.
Toudeng Thao pleaded guilty to the charges in March. Thao and his former spouse, Joua Thao, were arrested last year during a traffic stop in La Crosse, while returning from Minnesota, where they reportedly picked up some meth.
A Justice Department release said the Thaos sold 203 grams of meth to an informant in La Crosse.
Mr. Thao claimed to have received meth from sources in other states, as well as from Mexico and Canada. He was also accused of possessing a firearm during a drug transaction and sought more firearms.
Joua Thao was previously sentenced to probation during a separate court hearing in March.
The DOJ said Toudeng Thao is a serious risk to the community because he has owned firearms, and has a history of violence against his family.
MATT
June 1, 2025 at 10:15 pm
Wow a dealer is actually getting justice served? What judge did this? Is there a new one that this town hasnt heard of yet that upholds the law? Im speechless