BEAUMONT, Texas – Kerry Wayne Griffin, 44, of Alto, Texas, has been handed a 240-month federal prison sentence for his role in a major drug trafficking operation spanning East Texas. The U.S. Attorney’s Office revealed the sentencing today.
Griffin, also known as “Big Boy,” pleaded guilty on August 29, 2012, to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute over 15 kilograms of cocaine. His involvement in the ring began in 2008 when he started acquiring powder cocaine from Donald Dixon, alias “Black.” Griffin then redistributed the drugs to Cedrick Fowler, alias “C” and “C-Murder,” who used the network to distribute both cocaine and crack.
Information presented in court detailed a vast conspiracy involving Griffin and several associates. They conspired to traffic cocaine throughout East Texas from 2008 until June 20, 2012. The investigation by federal agents led to the seizure of approximately $18,450 in cash and three firearms during an arrest at Griffin’s residence on May 25, 2012.
A federal grand jury indicted Griffin and nine others on June 20, 2012, for drug trafficking violations. This case is part of an ongoing Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigation aimed at dismantling serious drug trafficking organizations.
Griffin’s sentence comes after a thorough joint investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Nacogdoches Police Department, and Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office. The prosecution was led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Baylor Wortham.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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