Cherokee County man sentenced to federal prison in drug trafficking conspiracy

USAO Press Release on April 17, 2025

TYLER, Texas – An Alto man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr. Robert Jessie Martin, 47, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine and was…

Second Member of San Antonio Gun Theft Ring Sentenced to Federal Prison

USAO Press Release on April 16, 2025

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for his role in a gun theft and trafficking conspiracy. According to court documents, between January and October 2023, Alcapone Maximus Pena, 23, was involved in the theft of firearms and vehicles in and around…