13 Defendants Sentenced in Massive Texas Drug and Gun Case

Thirteen defendants were recently sentenced in Texas for serious drug and gun crimes as part of the Homeland Security Task Force Initiative. The defendants received a combined 915 months in prison for dealing drugs, conspiracy to deal drugs, and unlawfully possessing firearms. The details regarding this case were released by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas.

Drugs, Guns, and Cash Seized in Operation

In the operation, law enforcement seized 4.1 kilograms of marijuana, 282 grams of crack cocaine, 2.3 kilograms of cocaine, 1.2 kilograms of methamphetamine, 6.1 grams of fentanyl, 12 firearms, 2 clock switches, and $11,985 in U.S. currency.

The final sentencing in the investigation took place on May 7, 2026.

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Prison Sentences for All 13 Defendants

Here is a look at each defendant in the case and the prison sentence they received after being convicted of the crimes.

• Edward Williams – 240 months
• Courtney Smith – 87 months
• Davonia Hart – 50 months
• Alicia Slaughter – 57 months
• Perry Taylor – 42 months
• Lucis Lugo – 57 months
• Dmarcus Quartez Roderick Moton – 40 months
• Quentavis Zikeiy Hawkins – time served (approximately 13.5 months)
• Jordan Davis – 87 months
• Xavier Barnes – 92 months
• Brandon Bedford – 87 months
• Ladarius Holly – 37 months
• Sebastian Medlock – 26 months

This case was part of the Homeland Security Task Force established under Executive Order 14159, which officials say is aimed at protecting Americans from criminal organizations. The task force is dedicated to eliminating criminal cartels, foreign gangs, transactional criminal organizations, and human smuggling and trafficking operating in the United States and abroad.

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