Mode William Martin IV (57), of New Albany, Indiana, was sentenced by Circuit Court Judge DJ Mote, to a total of 30 years in the Indiana Department of Correction, 20 years for the lead charge of Dealing in Methamphetamine, a Level 2 Felony, and an additional 10-year enhancement for being a Habitual Offender.

“Judge Mote’s sentence demonstrates a clear commitment to protecting the people of Jefferson County,” Prosecutor Sutter said. “We appreciate the court’s recognition of the dangers of methamphetamine in our community and its willingness to hold repeat offenders accountable.”

In August 2023, the Sheriff’s Office conducted and supervised two controlled buys, in which Martin sold a combined total of over 55 grams of methamphetamine to the informant. The seized substances were later analy

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