David Lee Garza, 43, of Baytown, was sentenced to 120 months in prison and five years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Garza pleaded guilty on May 31, 2024. The sentence was handed down by Chief U.S. District Judge Randy Cran, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
In January 2024, Garza was caught in a law enforcement sting for attempting to transport kilograms of meth from the Rio Grande Valley to Houston. On January 25, 2024, authorities found six kilograms of meth with 99% purity in vehicles and a storage unit linked to him. Garza has previous convictions for aggravated assault with a firearm and federal cocaine distribution, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Garza was convicted for methamphetamine trafficking and awaits transfer to a federal prison to serve his sentence. The conviction resulted from joint efforts by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Texas Department of Public Safety, with prosecution led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Laura Garcia. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei stated, "Methamphetamine has devastated cities and towns across the country, and drug dealers that seek to profit off that destruction deserve to be held accountable." He added, "Those that traffic this drug in our communities can expect a significant sentence, particularly those who are repeat offenders," as stated by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
