Hays County has delivered a stark message against drug-related gang activity with the 20-year sentencing of 30-year-old Breana Nicole Smith for her role in distributing methamphetamine. According to a release from the Hays County District Attorney's office, Smith, identified as a member of the Gangster Disciples, was tried and subsequently convicted on March 13 for possession with intent to deliver and faced the judge's decision for her punishment.
During the trial, evidence presented established Smith's involvement in the drug trade, while the ensuing punishment hearing revealed a prior conviction for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, adding weight to her sentencing, the investigation was spearheaded by detectives from the San Marcos Police Department, and prosecutors used the case to underscore the community's stance on organized crime.
"We appreciate the dedicated efforts of the law enforcement officers involved in this case," Assistant District Attorney Christopher Griffith stated, reflecting on the conviction. "We take offenses committed by gang members seriously, as these individuals present a clear danger to the safety of our community.” The prosecution, led by Griffith and Daniella Garcia, drove the point home, reinforcing Hays County's intolerance for the presence of such criminal elements.
District Attorney Kelly Higgins highlighted the county's firm position, declaring, "Hays County will not tolerate violent offenders selling drugs in our community," this sentiment echoes the local law enforcement's ongoing commitment to combating drug distribution and gang influence in the area, and it's clear through the severity of Smith's sentence that such criminal activity is met with strict repercussions.
