Man Who Used Children And People ‘Down On Their Luck’ Receives Life Sentence For Drug Trafficking Enterprise

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SHERMAN, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Tyton Hester, 30, of Sherman was sentenced to federal prison by U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant for drug trafficking and firearms violations.
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Hester pleaded guilty on June 30, 2020, to conspiracy to possess with intent to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Today, he was sentenced to life in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant.

According to information presented in court, in 2018, law enforcement officials received information that a major drug distributor was conducting operations in Sherman and southern Oklahoma. Hester was identified as a multi-kilogram distributor of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and Xanax. Hester, who ran his drug trafficking activities out of a mechanic shop in Sherman, recruited down-on-their-luck individuals to help with the narcotics trafficking. He offered them food, shelter, and drugs in exchange for conducting drug deals and securing his “trap house.” To appear less suspicious Hester also had these individuals, including children, accompany him on trips to Dallas where his sources of supply were located.

Hester was indicted by a federal grand jury in May 2018. He proceeded to trial and was found guilty by a jury on June 30, 2020.

Ultimately, eight other members of Hester’s operation were also indicted. Hester is the final defendant to be sentenced. The others had previously pleaded guilty and collectively received sentences totally more than 100 years in federal prison.

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I lived in Sherman for awhile it’s not known for it’s wealth.. there are nicer parts of town but mainly lower middle class and poverty.. I worked for the hospital and people would drive crazy distances for the job.. but besides the job I hated the fucking town..