Franklin Herbert Odell, Meth Conspiracy, Texas 2021

State: Texas
Category: Drug Trafficking
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A notorious meth dealer in Corpus Christi, Texas, has been ordered to federal prison after selling large amounts of the deadly drug from his residence, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.

Franklin Herbert Odell, 51, pleaded guilty on Oct. 5, 2021, to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute meth.

Today, U.S. District Judge Drew B. Tipton ordered him to serve a 125-month term of imprisonment to be immediately followed by five years of supervised release. In handing down the sentence, the court noted Odell’s multiple drug trafficking convictions.

The investigation began following reports of drug distribution in the area of Winnipeg Drive in Corpus Christi. This ultimately led to the execution of a search warrant at Odell’s residence in February. At that time, authorities discovered him in his bathroom flushing a bag of suspected meth down the toilet. They were able to recover over 300 grams of pure meth from the residence along with other narcotics.

Odell has been and will remain in custody pending transfer to a U.S. Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future.

The Drug Enforcement Administration conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joel Dunn prosecuted the case.

As a result of Odell’s crimes, he will serve 125 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. This sentence is a harsh reminder to those involved in the illicit drug trade that the consequences are severe and will be enforced by law enforcement agencies.

Residents in Corpus Christi can rest assured that law enforcement is working tirelessly to rid their community of the scourge of methamphetamine. Odell’s conviction and sentence are a testament to the dedication and hard work of the DEA and Assistant U.S. Attorney Joel Dunn.

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