Louisiana Man Jailed for Meth Dealing in Texas

TYLER, Texas – A 35-year-old man from Zwolle, Louisiana, has been locked up for meth distribution in East Texas. Kinte Varness Garner was sentenced to 262 months behind bars today by U.S. District Judge Michael H. Schneider after admitting to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribution of methamphetamine.

Garner, who pleaded guilty on August 21, 2012, was also ordered to forfeit $5,000.00. Court documents revealed that until September 2011, Garner conspired with another individual to traffic over 500 grams of meth in the Tyler area. An indictment against him was returned by a federal grand jury on October 5, 2011.

Garner’s co-defendant, Camera Neal Holden Jr., received a 60-month sentence on September 11, 2012. The Drug Enforcement Administration, Canton Police Department, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Baldwin were involved in the investigation and prosecution of this case.

The sentencing follows a gritty battle against drug trafficking that has left communities in Texas reeling from the effects of illegal narcotics. U.S. Attorney John M. Bales announced the sentence, emphasizing the Justice Department’s commitment to combating drug crimes.

Garner’s conviction sends a strong message about the severity of methamphetamine distribution. His sentencing serves as a stark reminder of the consequences faced by those who engage in organized crime and drug trafficking.

For more on this hard-hitting case, stay tuned to Grimy Times for updates on the ongoing fight against crime across the nation.

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