Longview Brothers “Big Hub” and “Little Hub” Sentenced to Federal Prison in Separate Firearms-Related Cases

SHERMAN, Texas – Two Longview brothers were sentenced to federal prison this week in separate firearms cases, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei for the Eastern District of Texas.

Thomas Ricardo “Big Hub” Hubbard, 40, pleaded guilty on January 9, 2020, to use, carrying, and possession of a firearm during and in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.  Today, he was sentenced to 104 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker.

Dennis Derrell “Little Hub” Hubbard, 39, pleaded guilty on October 28, 2020, to being a felon in possession of a firearm.  On March 25, 2021, he was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle.  Both Hubbard brothers were also ordered to forfeit firearms and ammunition related to their offenses.

“These cases demonstrate that we will vigorously pursue felons who acquire and use firearms in their crimes,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.  “The defendants were multi-convicted felons who chose to acquire and carry firearms.  We will continue to partner with federal and local agencies to investigate and prosecute the most dangerous members of the criminal community.”

According to court documents and statements made in court, on January 20, 2019, a Tatum Police Officer attempted to stop Dennis “Little Hub” Hubbard on suspicion of drunk driving after Hubbard’s vehicle was seen swerving.  Hubbard refused to stop and traveled several miles at low speed before finally pulling over.  As the officer approached Hubbard’s vehicle, he gave Hubbard commands to exit his vehicle with his hands visible.  Hubbard started to comply, but then abruptly drove away as the officer approached.  After a short distance, Hubbard again pulled over and again began to comply with the officer’s instructions to exit the vehicle.  However, Hubbard again drove away from the officer as he approached Hubbard’s vehicle.  After a few more miles of pursuit, Hubbard entered the City of Beckville, Texas, where officers had converged to set up a roadblock at an intersection.  Hubbard attempted to drive around the roadblock before he was finally boxed-in by police.  Hubbard then surrendered and was arrested.  A handgun and .40 caliber ammunition were located inside Hubbard’s car.  Hubbard has multiple prior felony convictions.

In a separate incident, on April 8, 2019, Gregg County Organized Drug Enforcement (CODE) officers executed a search warrant at Thomas “Big Hub” Hubbard’s home and located a rifle, ammunition, 16.42 grams of PCP, 37.62 grams of “ice” methamphetamine, and 32.9 grams of crack cocaine.  All of these items were located in Thomas Hubbard’s bedroom.  He claimed ownership of those items in a subsequent interview and also admitted that, among other reasons, he possessed the firearm for the purpose of protecting his drug dealing activities.

The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; the Gregg County CODE Unit; the Tatum Police Department; and the Panola County Sheriff’s Office.  The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Locker.