IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS

LUFKIN DIVISION

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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§ Judge Crone

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INDICTMENT

THE UNITED STATES GRAND JURY CHARGES:

Count One

Violation: 21 U.S.C. § 846

(Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess

with the Intent to Distribute a Controlled

Substance (Methamphetamine)).

From on or about August 1, 2022, the exact date being unknown to the Grand Jury,

and continuing thereafter until on or about July 31, 2023, in the Eastern District of Texas

and elsewhere, Larry Buckley,

MMMI. defendants, knowingly and intentionally conspired and agreed with each other, and

with persons known and unknown to the Grand Jury, to distribute and to possess with the

intent to distribute methamphetamine (actual), a Schedule II controlled substance.

in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1).

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Quantity of Methamphetamine Involved in the Conspiracy

With respect to defendants Larry Buckley and their

conduct in the conspiracy charged in this count, which includes the reasonably foreseeable

conduct of other members of the conspiracy, is 50 grams or more of methamphetamine

(actual), a Schedule II controlled substance.

With respect to defendant | |, his conduct in the conspiracy

charged in this count, which includes the reasonably foreseeable conduct of other members

of the conspiracy, is 5 grams or more of methamphetamine (actual), a Schedule II

controlled substance.

With respect to defendant MMMF 

their conduct in the conspiracy charged in

this count, which includes the reasonably foreseeable conduct of other members of the

conspiracy, is a detectable amount of methamphetamine (actual), a Schedule II controlled

substance.

All in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846.

Count Two

Violation: 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)

(Possession with Intent to Distribute and

Distribution of a Controlled Substance)

On or about August 8, 2022, in the Eastern District of Texas, | J

defendants, did knowingly and intention lly distribute and

possess with the intent to distribute a detectable amount of methamphetamine (actual), a

Schedule II controlled substance.

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In violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and 18 U.S.C. § 2.

Count Three

Violation: 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)

(Possession with Intent to Distribute and

Distribution of a Controlled Substance)

On or about August 26, 2022, in the Eastern District of Texas, ... 1

| I defendant, did knowingly and intentionally distribute and possess with the intent

to distribute a detectable amount of methamphetamine (actual), a Schedule II controlled

substance.

In violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1).

Count Four

Violation: 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)

(Possession with Intent to Distribute and

Distribution of a Controlled Substance)

On or about September 5, 2022, in the Eastern District of Texas, | |

Ml. defendant, did knowingly and intentionally distribute and possess with the intent

to distribute a detectable amount of methamphetamine (actual), a Schedule II controlled

substance.

In violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1).

Count Five

Violation: 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)

(Possession with Intent to Distribute and

Distribution of a Controlled Substance)

On or about October 26, 2022, in the Eastern District of Texas, Larry Buckley I

defendants, did knowingly and intentionally distribute and possess

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with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine (actual), a Schedule II

controlled substance.

In violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and 18 U.S.C. § 2.

Count Six

Violation: 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)

(Possession with Intent to Distribute and

Distribution of a Controlled Substance)

On or about October 27, 2022, in the Eastern District of Texas, |_ 

MMMMM defendant, did knowingly and intentionally distribute and possess with the intent

to distribute a detectable amount of methamphetamine (actual), a Schedule II controlled

substance.

In violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1).

Count Seven

Violation: 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)

(Possession with Intent to Distribute and

Distribution of a Controlled Substance)

On or about October 31, 2022, in the Eastern District of Texas, Larry Buckley,

defendant, did knowingly and intentionally distribute and possess with the intent to

distribute 5 grams or more of methamphetamine (actual), a Schedule II controlled

substance.

In violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1).

Count Eight

Violation: 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)

(Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance

of a Drug Trafficking Crime)

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On or about October 31, 2022, in the Eastern District of Texas, Larry Buckley,

defendant, did knowingly possess a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime for

which he may be prosecuted in a court of the United States, namely, a violation of 21

U.S.C. §§ 841 and 846, possess with the intent to distribute and distribution of a controlled

substance, as alleged in Count Seven of the indictment and conspiracy to distribute a

controlled substance, as alleged in Count One of the indictment.

In violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1).

Count Nine

Violation: 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(1)

(Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited

Person)

On or about October 31, 2022, in the Eastern District of Texas, Larry Buckley,

defendant, did knowingly and unlawfully possess in and affecting interstate or foreign

commerce, firearms, to wit: an ATI, semi-automatic shotgun, model Bull Dog, 20-gauge

and a Ruger, semi-automatic pistol, model Security 9, 9mm, while knowing that he had

been convicted of a crime or crimes punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one

year.

In violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1).

Count Ten

Violation: 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)

(Possession with Intent to Distribute and

Distribution of a Controlled Substance)

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On or about December 7, 2022, in the Eastern District of Texas, Larry Buckley,

defendant, did knowingly and intentionally distribute and possess with the intent to

distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine (actual), a Schedule II controlled

substance.

In violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1).

Count Eleven

Violation: 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)

(Possession with Intent to Distribute and

Distribution of a Controlled Substance)

On or about May 16, 2023, in the Eastern District of Texas, I

defendant, did knowingly and intentionally distribute and possess with the intent to

distribute a detectable amount of methamphetamine (actual), a Schedule II controlled

substance.

In violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1).

Count Twelve

Violation: 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)

(Possession with Intent to Distribute and

Distribution of a Controlled Substance)

On or about May 31, 2023, in the Eastern District of Texas, Larry Buckley,

defendant, did knowingly and intentionally distribute and possess with the intent to

distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine (actual), a Schedule II controlled

substance.

In violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1).

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Count Thirteen

Violation: 18U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)

(Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance

of a Drug Trafficking Crime)

On or about May 31, 2023, in the Eastern District of Texas, Larry Buckley,

defendant, did knowingly possess a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime for

which he may be prosecuted in a court of the United States, namely, a violation of 21

U.S.C. §§ 841 and 846, possess with the intent to distribute and distribution of a controlled

substance, as alleged in Count Twelve of the indictment and conspiracy to distribute a

controlled substance, as alleged in Count One of the indictment.

In violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1).

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SEEK CRIMINAL FORFEITURE

Criminal Forfeiture Pursuant to 21 U.S.C, § 853

Upon conviction of the controlled substance offenses alleged in Counts One, Five,

Six, Seven, Ten, and Twelve of this indictment Larry Buckley and

defendants, shall forfeit to the United States pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 853, any

property constituting, or derived from, proceeds obtained directly, or indirectly, as a result

of the said violation, and any property used, or intended to be used in any manner or part,

to commit or to facilitate the commission of the said violation, including but not limited to

the following:

Money Judgment

A sum of money equal to five thousand and thirty-two dollars ($5,032.00) in United

States currency, representing the amount of proceeds obtained as a result of the offense

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alleged in Counts One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Ten, Eleven, and Twelve of

this indictment. Each defendant is individually liable for the money judgment as shown

below:

(a) Based on Larry Buckley s involvement, he is personally liable for $4,032.00 in

United States currency.

(b) Based on involvement, he is personally liable for

$1,000.00 in United States currency.

Substitute Assets

If any of the above-described forfeitable property, as a result of any act or omission of the

defendant(s):

(a) cannot be located upon the exercise of due diligence;

(b) has been transferred or sold to, or deposited with, a third party;

(c) has been placed beyond the jurisdiction of the court;

(d) has been substantially diminished in value; or

(e) has been commingled with other property which cannot be divided without

difficulty.

It is the intent of the United States, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 85 3 (p), to seek forfeiture

of any other property of said defendants up to the value of the forfeitable property described

above.

By virtue of the commission of the felony offenses charged in this indictment by the

defendants any and all interest the defendants have in the above-described properties is

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vested in the United States and hereby forfeited to the United States pursuant to 21 U.S.C.

§ 853.

DAMIEN M. DIGGS

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY

DONALD S. CARTER

Assistant United States Attorney

A TRUE BILL

GRAND JURY FOREPERSON

Date

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS

LUFKIN DIVISION

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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NOTICE OF PENALTY

Counts One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Ten, Eleven, and Twelve

Violation: 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(b) and 846

Penalty: If 50 grams or more of methamphetamine (actual) its salts, isomers,

and salts of its isomers or 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance

containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine - imprisonment

of not less than 10 years, but not more than life, a fine not to exceed

$10,000,000.00 (or twice any pecuniary gain to the defendant or loss

to any victim), or both, and supervised release of at least 5 years;

If 5 grams or more, but less than 50 grams of methamphetamine

(actual) its salts, isomers, and salts of its isomers or 50 grams or more

of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of

methamphetamine - imprisonment of not less than 5 years, but not

more than 40 years, a fine not to exceed $5,000,000.00 (or twice any

pecuniary gain to the defendant or loss to any victim), or both, and

supervised release of at least 4 years;

If less than 5 grams of methamphetamine (actual) its salts, isomers,

and salts of its isomers or less than 50 grams of a mixture or substance

containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine - not more than

20 years imprisonment, a fine not to exceed $1,000,000.00 (or twice

any pecuniary gain to the defendant or loss to any victim), or both,

and supervised release of at least 3 years.

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Special Assessment: $100.00

Counts Eight and Thirteen

Violation: 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)

Penalty: Imprisonment of not less than 5 years, unless the firearm is

brandished, in which case the minimum is 7 years, or unless the

firearm is discharged, in which case the minimum sentence is 10

years, which must be served consecutively to any other term of

imprisonment, a fine not to exceed $250,000.00, or both; and

supervised release of not more than five (5) years.

In the case of the firearm being short-barreled rifle, short-barreled

shotgun, or semiautomatic assault weapon imprisonment of not less

than 10 years, which must be served consecutively to any other term

of imprisonment, a fine not to exceed $250,000.00, or both; and

supervised release of not more than five (5) years.

In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, imprisonment

of not less than 25 years which must be served consecutively

to any other term of imprisonment, a fine not to exceed

$250,000, or both; and supervised release of not more than five

(5) years.

Special Assessment: $ 100.00

Count Nine

Violation: 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(1)

Penalty: Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person

Imprisonment of not more than fifteen (15) years, a fine not to exceed

$250,000 or twice the pecuniary gain to the defendant or loss to the victim, or

both imprisonment and a fine; and a term of supervised release of not more

than three (3) years. If the Court determines that the defendant is an Armed

Career Offender under 18 U.S.C. § 924(e), imprisonment of not less than 15

years and not more than life, a fine not to exceed $250,000 or twice the

pecuniary gain to the defendant or loss to the victim, or both; a term of

supervised release of not more than five (5) years.

Special Assessment: $100.00

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