Billy Ray Joseph, Jr., Drug Trafficking, Texas 2016

 Defendant Sentenced to 135 Months for Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin and Possession with Intent to Distribute

BEAUMONT, Texas – A 34-year-old Beaumont, Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today. The defendant, Billy Ray Joseph, Jr., pleaded guilty on Oct. 13, 2016, to conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute heroin.

Judge Marcia A. Crone sentenced Joseph to 135 months in federal prison on March 29, 2016.

According to information presented in court, on March 28, 2016, agents and investigators conducted surveillance of an address in Beaumont, Texas on McLean Street where they observed Joseph exit the residence with a Styrofoam cup in his hand and get in a vehicle. Joseph was then detained by officers after committing multiple traffic violations. Investigators searched the residence, which was Joseph’s home at the time, and recovered a firearm, crack cocaine, and plastic wrapping for a kilogram of narcotics that contained heroin residue. Detectives also found drug paraphernalia and ecstasy.

Joseph was indicted by a federal grand jury on April 6, 2016.

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Beaumont Police Department, and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lesley Woods.

Joseph now faces a long-term sentence for his crimes, leaving him with a hard time ahead in prison due to his drug trafficking conviction.

Details of the case show just how extensive the operation was, including the distribution of heroin and intent to distribute, as well as the recovery of firearms and other contraband. This serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle against illicit substances and organized crime groups.

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