Port Arthur man sentenced to over 10 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine

BEAUMONT, Texas –A Port Arthur man has been sentenced to over 10 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.

Cory Donelle Williams, 44, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to 125 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Michael J. Truncale on December 9, 2025.

According to information presented in court, in 2024, local law enforcement received information that Williams was distributing synthetic marijuana and methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas.  The investigation led to the execution of a search warrant at Williams’ residence resulting in the discovery of 56.3 grams of methamphetamine.

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 U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Port Arthur Police Department and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan Lee.

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