A Fresno man has pleaded guilty in court to throwing methamphetamine over a prison fence.
The big picture: Garrett Scott Wheelen, 33, pleaded guilty to possessing over 500 grams of a substance containing methamphetamine.
- Whelan arrived at the Federal Correctional Institution Mendota on May 1, 2024, wearing a facemask, hat and hoodie to hide his identity.
- Wheelen ran to the prison fence and tossed four packages into the prison’s recreation yard.
- Officials quickly apprehended Wheelen after he attempted to flee.
- The packages contained over three pounds of methamphetamine. He was on supervised release from a prior federal felony charge.
What we’re watching: Wheelen is scheduled to be sentenced on May 2.
- He faces a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine.