A federal judge in Chattanooga handed a life sentence to a North Georgia man convicted in a methamphetamine case.
James Hedelsky, 59, of Bartow County, Ga., has a history of felony drug convictions as well as manslaughter, assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Hedelsky was sentenced to serve life in prison by U.S. District Judge Travis R. McDonough following his September conviction for possession and conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.
The sentenced was enhanced because Hedelsky had a firearm while he sold meth, the release stated.