Tyler Men Arrested for Possible Drug Trafficking

PALESTINE — Anderson County sheriff’s authorities arrested four Tyler men early Monday whom they say were in possession of more than $9,000 cash and believed to be involved in the trafficking of illegal narcotics. Michael V. Cordaro, 22, Sam N. Cordaro, 20, Antonio T. Grahm, 20, and John T. Turman, 20, all of Tyler, were charged with engaging in organized criminal activity-money laundering following their arrests early Monday morning just east of the Palestine city limits.

Around 3:45 a.m. Monday, an Anderson County sheriff’s deputy stopped a 1998 Toyota Avalon for speeding on U.S. 79, just east of the Palestine city limits. The deputy reportedly smelled marijuana and was given permission to search the vehicle. Along with the cash, officers found drug paraphernalia items. All four suspects were released from the Anderson County Jail after posting a $75,000 bond.