Smith County Man Guilty of Dealing Meth
Posted/updated on: September 5, 2012 at 2:41 am
TYLER — A 32-year-old Tyler man will face up to 40 years in prison for drug trafficking charges. Sipriano Relles pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine before U.S. Magistrate Judge Judith K. Guthrie Tuesday. According to information presented in court, on Feb. 20, Relles was found in possession of approximately 66.9 grams of actual meth, which he intended to deliver in and around the East Texas area. A federal grand jury returned an indictment on Apr. 11, charging Relles with federal violations. A sentencing date has not been set.
