Larry James Hooks, Jr., Methamphetamine Trafficking, Texas 2012

TYLER, Texas - In a shocking turn of events, 40-year-old Larry James Hooks, Jr. has pleaded guilty to drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas. According to sources, Hooks conspired with others to acquire and distribute methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas and elsewhere.

On July 19, 2012, Hooks allegedly conspired with others to acquire and distribute methamphetamine, resulting in the distribution of over 34.8 grams of pure methamphetamine. A federal grand jury returned an indictment on March 27, 2013, charging Hooks and two others with drug trafficking violations.

As a result of his guilty plea, Hooks faces a minimum of five years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not been set. The investigation was led by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Canton Police Department, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Baldwin handling the prosecution.

The charges against Hooks are a stark reminder of the ongoing battle against methamphetamine trafficking in the state of Texas. With the help of law enforcement agencies, the U.S. Attorney's Office continues to work tirelessly to bring those responsible for these crimes to justice.

Hooks' guilty plea is a significant development in this case, and we will continue to monitor the situation as it unfolds. In the meantime, we urge anyone with information about methamphetamine trafficking to come forward and cooperate with law enforcement.

In related news, the U.S. Attorney's Office has been working to combat methamphetamine trafficking in the Eastern District of Texas. With the help of local law enforcement agencies, they have been able to bring several high-profile cases to justice.

For more information on this case, please contact the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas.

Mandatory Facts:

1. Defendant/Respondent: Larry James Hooks, Jr.

2. Exact Criminal Charges: Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

3. City and State: Mineola, Texas

4. Exact Date: July 19, 2012

5. Sentence or Outcome: Minimum of five years in federal prison

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edtx/pr/wood-county-man-guilty-east-texas-drug-trafficking-violations