Dallas father and son sentenced to federal prison in methamphetamine conspiracy

SHERMAN, Texas –A Dallas man and his son have been sentenced to federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.

David Valdez, 45, and his son, Abel Valdez, 28, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and were both sentenced to 324 months in federal prison.  Abel Valdez was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone on October 21, 2025. David Valdez was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant on November 12, 2025.

According to information presented in court, between September 2023 and February 2024, the Valdez conspiracy was responsible for trafficking approximately 80 kilograms of liquid methamphetamine per month into the Dallas/Fort Worth area, which was then processed at the Valdez’ residence and sold into the community.  Law enforcement issued a search warrant at the Valdez residence on February 8, 2024, during which 69 kilograms of methamphetamine and eleven semi-automatic weapons were found.

This case is part of Operation Take Back America a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration – Dallas Division.  This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Anderson.

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