TYLER (KYTX) – A Tyler man and woman have pleaded guilty to federal drug
trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney
John M. Bales today.
Juan
Dedias Herrera, 29, and Lamanda McCoy, 34, both pleaded guilty to the
distribution of more than 50 grams of pure methamphetamine today before U.S.
Magistrate Judge Judith K. Guthrie.
According to information
presented in court, on Oct. 31, 2011, Herrera agreed to acquire and distribute
methamphetamine with another person. McCoy admitted to being in possession of
methamphetamine on Apr.20, 2011.
A federal grand jury
returned an indictment on Feb. 1, 2012 charging Herrera and McCoy with federal
drug trafficking crimes.
Herrera faces a minimum of 10 years and up to life in
federal prison. McCoy faces up to 20 years in federal prison at sentencing.
Sentencing dates have not been set.
This case is being investigated by the Drug Enforcement
Administration and the Smith County Sheriff's Office and prosecuted by Assistant
U.S. Attorney Bill Baldwin.
