MN Man Sentenced for Role In Wisconsin Drug Trafficking Ring

Madison, WI (KROC-AM News)- A St. Paul man has been sentenced to over eight years in prison for his role in a Wisconsin drug trafficking ring. 

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40-year-old Chai Vang entered a guilty plea in January for conspiracy to distribute heroin and fentanyl. The U.S. The Attorney's Office for Western Wisconsin says Vang was part of a group of five that coordinated the transportation of drugs into the state for roughly five months. Vang's role in the conspiracy was suppling a drug dealer operating in western Wisconsin, according to the attorney's office. 

Court records indicate Vang is responsible for coordinating the transportation of approximately 270 grams of methamphetamine and 75 grams of fentanyl/heroin. During the sentencing Judge William Conley remarked about Vang’s history of violent offenses and terrorizing victims. The judge also said Vang having his pretrial release revoked twice was evidence he is not committed to leading a law-abiding life.

Vang was the last member of the group to be sentenced for drug trafficking conspiracy. David Stone III was identified as the conspiracy’s leader and received a 10 year sentence, Marcie Leoso was sentenced to five years behind bars, Aaron Guski received an over seven year prison sentence and Mala Persaud was sentenced to 30 months in prison.