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United States of America v. Donald Cauffman
Date: 07-28-2026
Case Number: 3:25-cr-00077
Judge: Damon R. Leichty
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana (St. Joseph County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Lydia T. Lucius
Defendant's Attorney: Don Schmid and Eric Tamashasky
Description:
South Bend, Indiana, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with attempt of obtain, possess and cell more than 500 grams of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine.
Donald Cauffman, age 34, from South Bend, Indiana attempt to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine.
Investigators learned that the Defendant ordered approximately $4,700 worth of methamphetamine pills on the dark web with the intent to distribute them. The pills were delivered in two packages and had a combined weight of approximately 4.5 kilograms. Investigators with United States Postal Inspection service executed a controlled delivery of the packages and monitored the packages as the Defendant opened them.
Donald Cauffman, age 34, from South Bend, Indiana attempt to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine.
Investigators learned that the Defendant ordered approximately $4,700 worth of methamphetamine pills on the dark web with the intent to distribute them. The pills were delivered in two packages and had a combined weight of approximately 4.5 kilograms. Investigators with United States Postal Inspection service executed a controlled delivery of the packages and monitored the packages as the Defendant opened them.
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilt and was sentenced to 90 months in prison followed by 3 years of supervised release.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Donald Cauffman?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilt and was sentenced to 90 months in prison followed by 3 years of supervised release.
Which court heard United States of America v. Donald Cauffman?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana (St. Joseph County), IN. The presiding judge was Damon R. Leichty.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Donald Cauffman?
Plaintiff's attorney: Lydia T. Lucius. Defendant's attorney: Don Schmid and Eric Tamashasky.
When was United States of America v. Donald Cauffman decided?
This case was decided on July 28, 2026.