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United States of America v. Gerardo Barraza-Ortiz
Date: 03-13-2025
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Judge: David C. Godbey
Court: The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Dallas
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Man Sentenced to over 21 Years for $3,128,400.00 of Methamphetamine
Gerardo Barraza-Ortiz, a Mexican national illegally living in the United States, was sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison for his role in trafficking over 48 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, announced Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham.
On March 10, 2025, Barraza-Ortiz, 42, was sentenced to 262 months' imprisonment by United States District Judge David C. Godbey. According to court documents, Barraza-Ortiz pled guilty on September 5, 2023, to possessing with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine.
Testimony at sentencing revealed that in June 2022, after two controlled methamphetamine purchases of approximately one ounce each, officers with the Duncanville, Texas police department executed a search warrant at an auto body shop located on South Cockrell Hill Road in Dallas, Texas. As officers entered the building, Barraza-Ortiz fled from officers but was soon apprehended.
A Duncanville police officer testified that a search of the building revealed approximately 48.66 kilograms (107.05 pounds) of crystalized methamphetamine. Most of the methamphetamine was located in 1,022 small packages hidden in buckets and pallets. A further search of the auto body shop also revealed a freezer, burners, coolers, storage bins, and barrels that were being used to store, cook, and clean liquid methamphetamine into a crystalized form. Officers also located three firearms and several pounds of marijuana during the search.
Dallas, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with $3,128,400.00 of Methamphetamine
Man Sentenced to over 21 Years for $3,128,400.00 of Methamphetamine
Gerardo Barraza-Ortiz, a Mexican national illegally living in the United States, was sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison for his role in trafficking over 48 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, announced Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham.
On March 10, 2025, Barraza-Ortiz, 42, was sentenced to 262 months' imprisonment by United States District Judge David C. Godbey. According to court documents, Barraza-Ortiz pled guilty on September 5, 2023, to possessing with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine.
Testimony at sentencing revealed that in June 2022, after two controlled methamphetamine purchases of approximately one ounce each, officers with the Duncanville, Texas police department executed a search warrant at an auto body shop located on South Cockrell Hill Road in Dallas, Texas. As officers entered the building, Barraza-Ortiz fled from officers but was soon apprehended.
A Duncanville police officer testified that a search of the building revealed approximately 48.66 kilograms (107.05 pounds) of crystalized methamphetamine. Most of the methamphetamine was located in 1,022 small packages hidden in buckets and pallets. A further search of the auto body shop also revealed a freezer, burners, coolers, storage bins, and barrels that were being used to store, cook, and clean liquid methamphetamine into a crystalized form. Officers also located three firearms and several pounds of marijuana during the search.
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Gerardo Barraza-Ortiz?
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Which court heard United States of America v. Gerardo Barraza-Ortiz?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, TX. The presiding judge was David C. Godbey.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Gerardo Barraza-Ortiz?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Dallas. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Dallas, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Gerardo Barraza-Ortiz decided?
This case was decided on March 13, 2025.