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Bartee
A Groves man who pleaded guilty to meth distribution was sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison, according to an announcement from the office of Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston.
Paul Cole Bartee, 36, pleaded guilty on April 1, 2022, to possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and was sentenced to 210 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone on Jan. 10.
According to information presented in court, between February and September 2021, Bartee had frequent encounters with various law enforcement agencies while in possession of narcotics. Bartee was found in possession of a total of 4.7 kilograms of methamphetamine, 15 grams of heroin, and 38 grams of fentanyl, as well as a firearm and $5,000 cash. Bartee was indicted by a federal grand jury on Oct. 6, 2021.