Wigington Sentenced

Heroin trafficking has landed a 55-year-old Gilmer, Texas man in federal prison. Paul Allen Wigington pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute and distribution of heroin and was sentenced to six months in federal prison.

According to court documents, Wigington distributed approximately 2.2 grams of a mixture containing heroin to another person in exchange for $500. This transaction took place on August 23, 2012. Wigington admitted to purchasing the heroin from co-defendant, Cynthia Blaylock, at her Upshur County home.

The case against Wigington was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Gilmer Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mary Ann Cozby prosecuted the case. A federal grand jury returned an indictment on March 27, 2013, charging Wigington and eight others with drug trafficking violations.

Wigington’s sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on August 20, 2013. The sentence is the result of a guilty plea entered by Wigington on July 12, 2013. The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the sentencing, highlighting the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the Eastern District of Texas.

The heroin trafficking case against Wigington is a reminder of the dangers of drug trafficking in Texas communities. The case was cracked with the help of local law enforcement and federal agencies working together to bring perpetrators to justice. The sentencing of Wigington serves as a warning to those involved in drug trafficking that they will be held accountable for their actions.

The Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office are committed to reducing drug trafficking and related crimes in Texas. The sentencing of Paul Allen Wigington is a step towards achieving this goal. As the war on drugs continues, law enforcement agencies and prosecutors will remain vigilant in their pursuit of justice for victims of drug trafficking.

In a statement, U.S. Attorney John M. Bales announced the sentencing of Wigington, emphasizing the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies in combating drug trafficking. The case against Wigington demonstrates the effectiveness of this cooperation and the commitment to keeping Texas communities safe from the scourge of drug trafficking.