A 27-year-old resident of Corpus Christi, Texas, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute over 11 grams of methamphetamine. This was announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Sunny Ray Garcia had pleaded guilty on November 21, 2024. U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos ordered that Garcia serve the prison term followed by four years of supervised release. During the hearing, additional evidence was presented about Garcia's criminal history, which includes convictions for aggravated sexual assault of a child, burglary, and possession of a controlled substance.
Authorities identified Garcia as a target in drug distribution activities in January 2023. On January 25, an operation led to the purchase of drugs from him. The narcotics were tested and confirmed as methamphetamine.
Upon his arrest in February 2023, authorities also found a stolen firearm in Garcia's vehicle.
Garcia will remain in custody until he is transferred to a U.S. Bureau of Prisons facility.
The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration with assistance from the Corpus Christi Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Izaak Bruce prosecuted the case.