United States Attorney Robert Pitman
announced that in Midland, 27-year-old Cody Lynn Timmons of Andrews, Texas, was
sentenced to 151 months in federal prison, followed by eight years’ supervised
release, after pleading guilty to federal drug and money laundering charges.
During his sentencing hearing before
United States District Judge Robert A. Junell yesterday afternoon, Timmons was
also ordered to pay a $400,000 monetary judgement as well as forfeit a 2007
Chevrolet Tahoe and an assortment of firearms used to carry out the defendant’s
drug distribution scheme.
On March 16, 2012, Timmons pleaded
guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute more than 100 kilograms of
hydroponic marijuana, cocaine, and Hydrocodone pills; one count of distribution
of hydroponic marijuana within 1,000 feet of a playground, namely, C.J. Kelly
Park in Midland; one count of distribution of hydroponic marijuana to a minor;
and one count of money laundering. By pleading guilty, Timmons admitted that from
August 2010 until July 2011, he conspired with others—including his wife,
Ashley, and his source for hydroponic marijuana, David Pace of Ruidoso, New
Mexico—to distribute controlled substances in the Midland area.
To date, a total of 21 individuals have
been convicted for their roles in this distribution operation. Eight, including
Timmons, have received sentences ranging from probation to 151 months’
incarceration. The remaining 13 defendants, including Ashley Timmons and David
Pace, are awaiting sentencing later this summer. During this investigation,
authorities seized approximately 60 pounds of marijuana, approximately 25
firearms, and more than $45,000 in cash.
This case was investigated by agents
with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, together with the Texas Department of
Public Safety, Andrews (Texas) Police Department, Roswell (New Mexico) Police
Department, and Ruidoso (New Mexico) Police Department. It was prosecuted by
Assistant United States Attorney John Klassen.
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