Kenneth Russell Barr, Jr., Drug Free Zone Offense, Texas 2022
Kaufman Man Sentenced to 97 Months for Drug Free Zone Offense
A Kaufman man who distributed methamphetamine near Kaufman High School has been sentenced to 97 months in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.
Kenneth Russell Barr, Jr., 55, pleaded guilty in May to possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine. The offense occurred within 1000 feet of the real property comprising Kaufman High School, a public secondary school.
According to plea papers, law enforcement seized methamphetamine the defendant delivered during the weeks of May 2, and May 16, 2022. As a result of these seizures officers executed a search warrant at Barr’s residence. During the search officers located approximately 353 grams of methamphetamine. Multiple firearms were found at the residence as a result of the search.
As part of his guilty plea, Barr also admitted he was a convicted felon and that he knew he was not supposed to possess any firearms. Barr further admitted the place he distributed methamphetamine from is within 1000 feet of Kaufman High School.
The Texas Department of Public Safety investigated the case with assistance from the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department and the Kaufman Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney George Leal prosecuted the case.
Kenneth Russell Barr, Jr., 55, was sentenced to 97 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine near a drug free zone. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Sam A. Lindsay on Monday.
Mandatory Facts:
- Defendant/Respondent Name: Kenneth Russell Barr, Jr.
- Criminal Charges: Possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine.
- City and State: Kaufman, Texas
- Exact Date: The crime occurred in May 2022, and the sentencing occurred on Monday (no specific date mentioned).
- Sentence or Outcome: 97 months in federal prison.
- Dollar Amounts: None mentioned.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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