An Orange County couple has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.
Dustin Lacouture, 43, and Deborah Lagrone, 44, both of Vidor, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Jan. 22, U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone sentenced Lacouture to 168 months in federal prison and Lagrone was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison.
According to information presented in court, on Jan. 29, an Orange County Deputy conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle driven by Lagrone with Lacouture in the front passenger seat. After smelling marijuana, officers conducted a search of the vehicle and found three firearms, two bags of marijuana, methamphetamine, and a scale containing narcotics residue.
While enroute to the jail, a deputy observed Lagrone slip from her handcuffs and move closer to Lacouture. At the jail, a baggie containing 184 grams of methamphetamine was found concealed in Lagrone’s bra.