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Hunt County man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas

A Greenville man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.

U U.S. Department of Justice Tue 25 Aug 2026, 08:00 EDT Updated 29 Oct 2026, 07:32 1 min read

SHERMAN, TEXAS — This is an official press release from the U.S. Department of Justice (Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)), published as received.

SHERMAN, Texas – A Greenville man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.

Ronnie Jakeis Zamijay Baylor, 22, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to manufacture and distribute and possess with intent to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Amos L. Mazzant on August 25, 2026.

According to information presented in court, in 2023, an on-going investigation into drug trafficking in the Eastern District of Texas identified Baylor as an active participant, responsible for distributing over 500 grams of methamphetamine during the conspiracy. 

This case was investigated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the Plano Office.

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Charges and indictments are allegations; every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Sentences reflect the official record at the time of publication. Request a correction.

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