Justavious K. Williams, 25, of Bastrop was sentenced to 28 years in federal prison on October 21, 2026, for conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. He pleaded guilty on July 10, 2026. Between May and October 2025, Williams participated in a methamphetamine trafficking organization, traveled to Garland to pick up a large shipment, and was arrested after fleeing a traffic stop in Louisiana.
Where
Bastrop, Texas; Garland, Texas; Monroe, Louisiana (sentencing and investigation)
Justavious K. 'Tae Tae' Williamsdefendant, sentenced to 28 years
U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Louisianaprosecuting authority
DEAinvestigator
Louisiana State Policeinvestigator
Monroe Metro Narcoticsinvestigator
The facts
Williams pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.12Stated by 2 sources
Between May 16 and October 9, 2025, Williams participated in a methamphetamine trafficking organization.12Stated by 2 sources
On October 1, 2025, Williams traveled to Garland and loaded a bright orange suitcase into a vehicle with a co-conspirator.12Stated by 2 sources
After the vehicle returned to Louisiana, Williams fled a traffic stop and was arrested.12Stated by 2 sources
The vehicle search revealed approximately 25 kilograms of methamphetamine.12Stated by 2 sources
A search warrant at a residence found seven firearms and various controlled substances.12Stated by 2 sources
A cook lab trailer behind the residence contained 20,000 methamphetamine pills and more than three kilograms of powder methamphetamine.12Stated by 2 sources
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Bastrop man sentenced to 28 years in federal prison following methamphetamine trafficking bust
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