Amarillo Man Convicted on Drug and Firearm Charges Faces Life in Federal Prison
AMARILLO, Texas – A federal jury has convicted Moises Jimenez, 39, on felony drug and firearm offenses, announced U.S. Attorney John Parker of the Northern District of Texas. The case was investigated by the Amarillo Police Department with the assistance of the Drug Enforcement Administration.
The jury convicted Jimenez on one count of distribution and possession with intent to distribute cocaine, one count of distribution and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. As a result, Jimenez faces a mandatory sentence of life in federal prison.
The evidence presented at trial showed that on January 20, 2015, the Amarillo Police Department executed a search warrant at Jimenez’s apartment. The search yielded one kilogram of methamphetamine, almost 300 grams of cocaine, a Lorcin, .25 caliber pistol, approximately $22,000 in cash, and drug trafficking paraphernalia.
During post-arrest interviews with a detective, Jimenez admitted to possessing the controlled substances and firearm. He also admitted to delivering 50 pounds of methamphetamine less than a week before the search warrant was executed. A search of Jimenez’s cell phones revealed text messages consistent with drug trafficking, and recorded telephone calls made by Jimenez while he was in jail corroborated his involvement in drug trafficking.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Russell Lorfing and Sean Long. Sentencing is scheduled for December 4, 2017.
Mandatory facts include the defendant’s name, Moises Jimenez, exact criminal charges, distribution and possession with intent to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. The city and state are Amarillo, Texas. The exact date of the search warrant was January 20, 2015. The sentence or outcome is a mandatory life sentence in federal prison.
Jimenez’s involvement in drug trafficking led to the seizure of a significant amount of controlled substances and cash. The investigation and subsequent conviction demonstrate the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat drug trafficking in the Amarillo area.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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