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Evansville Methamphetamine Ring Dismantled

By John Szink Oct 21, 2024 | 11:17 AM

Federal authorities say three people have been sentenced to federal prison, effectively dismantling an Evansville methamphetamine ring.

27-year-old Michael Bravo of Conroe, Texas and 66-year-old George Hartley of Evansville have each been sentenced to ten years in federal prison.

44-year-old Patricia Latouche of Evansville, has been sentenced to 140 months in federal prison,

Each of the defendants pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and will also serve five years of supervised release following their release from prison.

According to court documents, between June and November of 2020, the group worked together to distribute over 30 pounds of methamphetamine into the Evansville area.

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