Tyler meth dealer sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas

TYLER, Texas - A Tyler man has been sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.

Patrick Dewayne Foreman, 61, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle on July 21, 2026.

According to information presented in court, on two separate occasions, Foreman was stopped in Smith County for traffic violations and during both stops was found in possession of drugs. In total, officers recovered over 323 grams of methamphetamine; 3.32 grams of cocaine, marijuana, $9,524 in cash, and drug trafficking paraphernalia such as digital scales and unused syringes.

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 Homeland Security Investigations, Smith County Sheriff's Office and Tyler Police Department. This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lucas Machicek.

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