Augusta Man Sentenced for Drug Charges in Trempealeau County Court

Thursday, June 17th, 2021 -- 1:00 PM

A man arrested during a busy day for the Trempealeau County K9 Unit was sentenced in Trempealeau County Court.

Back on March 9th, the Trempealeau County K9 Unit made several arrests.  During a traffic stop in Whitehall that day, the K9 found heroin, marijuana and a loaded firearm in the vehicle.  Gage Lewallen of Augusta was arrested.

During his court appearance on Tuesday, Lewallen pleaded guilty to possession of narcotic drugs and carrying a concealed knife.  Several other charges were dismissed and read in.

He was sentenced to 2 years in prison followed by 2 years of extended supervision.  A sentence of 1 year probation was withheld.

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