A Fresno man is accused of throwing more than three pounds of methamphetamine into a federal prison's recreation yard in broad daylight — a case that could land him behind bars for up 20 years. Garrett Scott Wheelen, 33, was indicted Thursday in the Eastern District of California for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. The charges follow a May 1 incident at a medium-security prison in Mendota, about 35 miles west of Fresno. According to a criminal complaint, Wheelen arrived... Read this story
