More Sentences in Drug Cases

TYLER � Three East Texans are handed drug sentences Thursday in Tyler federal court. A 46-year-old Beckville woman has been sentenced to 68 months behind bars, a 34-year-old resident of DeBerry in Panola County has received a 35-month prison term, and a 30-year-old Mt. Pleasant man has drawn a 37-month sentence.

Heidi Lynn Beall of Beckville pleaded guilty on Aug. 31, 2010, to possession of pseudoephedrine with the intent to manufacture methamphetamine. According to prosecutors, on Dec. 24, 2008, Beall purchased cold pills containing pseudoephedrine at a Walgreens in Longview, Texas, in addition to making two other purchases that same day at other stores in the area, as well as on many other occasions, all in furtherance of her methamphetamine manufacturing activities. A federal grand jury returned a 256-count indictment on Feb. 2, 2010 charging Beall with federal drug violations.

Johnny V. Jackson, Jr., of Deberry, pleaded guilty on Nov. 22, 2010, to conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine. According to information presented in court, on Aug. 28, 2008, Jackson was found in possession of about 90 grams of crack cocaine. He was indicted by a federal grand jury on Aug. 4, 2010, and charged with federal drug violations.

Crisoforo Bello Mejia of Mt. Pleasant pleaded guilty on Oct. 14, 2010, to possession with intent to distribute cocaine. He was also ordered to forfeit $7,000 in seized cash to the government. According to authorities, on Jan. 28, 2010, Meija was found in possession of 15 grams of powder cocaine, which he delivered in exchange for $450. On June 11, 2010, federal agents executed a search warrant at Meija’s Mount Pleasant home and discovered an additional 254 grams of powder cocaine and $7,000 in drug proceeds. Meija was indicted by a federal grand jury on July 14, 2010, and charged with federal drug violations.