30-year sentence for drug trafficking
Posted/updated on: June 9, 2026 at 3:37 pm
SMITH COUNTY – A Smith County man was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Monday following an investigation that revealed he was a member of a crack cocaine distribution network. According our news partner KETK and the Smith County District Attorney’s Office, 64-year-old Charles Miller was found guilty of engaging in organized criminal activity following an investigation conducted by members of the Tyler Police Department.
During the investigations, which lasted for over 20 months, investigators utilized surveillance footage and search warrants to dismantle the drug trafficking organization, which led to the arrest of Miller and 11 others connected to the operation.
On Monday, Miller was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
“This case reflects the tremendous commitment of law enforcement to dismantling organized drug trafficking networks that threaten the safety of our community,” prosecutor Bryan Jiral said. “Mr. Miller participated in a criminal enterprise that distributed crack cocaine throughout Smith County. Today’s verdict holds him accountable for those actions and sends a clear message that organized criminal activity will not be tolerated,”
