Terrell Man Guilty of Methamphetamine Violations
Posted/updated on: April 17, 2013 at 1:11 pm
TYLER – A 44-year-old Terrell man has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking violations. James Clinton Squires pleaded guilty in Tyler yesterday to conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine Tuesday. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Judith K. Guthrie.
According to federal prosecutors, on August 2, 2012, Squires distributed approximately 8 grams of methamphetamine to Jason Ray Ragan in Terrell. Squires knew Ragan intended to return to Gregg County with the methamphetamine for redistribution in the Eastern District of Texas. Squires also admitted to possessing more than 50 grams of methamphetamine at his residence on August 3, 2012. In addition to supplying drugs to Ragan, Squires also traveled to Tyler, Lindale, and Pritchett to distribute methamphetamine. A federal indictment was returned on September 12, 2012, charging Squires and Ragan with federal drug crimes.
Ragan pleaded guilty back in February and is awaiting sentencing. Squires faces a minimum of 10 years and up to life in federal prison at sentencing. A sentencing date has not been set.
