MADISON, WI (WSAU) — A sentence has been handed out to the final person indicted for a Wausau-based drug trafficking ring.
Ger Moua, 32, of Wausau pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges of distributing methamphetamine and possessing a firearm as a felon. Moua was then sentenced to 5 and a half years in federal prison by Chief U.S. District Judge James Peterson. Moua’s criminal history includes one prior state offense. According to Judge Peterson, her history combined with her methamphetamine distribution and possession of a firearm warranted a lengthy sentence, to provide just punishment and protect the community.
The charges against Moua stem from an incident in March of 2019 where she brought a firearm for protection and then used the gun as collateral while she awaited a larger methamphetamine supply.
Moua was known as a close associate of distribution ring leader Lisa Xiong early into the drug ring. She helped Xiong by directly distributing methamphetamine and overseeing the money and drug exchanges of lower-level associates in the trafficking operation. Moua’s relevant conduct includes approximately 130 grams of methamphetamine
A total of nine other individuals are currently serving between five and 13 years for their roles in the distribution ring including Wausau residents Meng Xiong, Chou Xiong, and Lisa Xiong. Ya Yang and Chai Thao are also serving time.
