Friday, May 07, 2021

Joplin man sentenced to 19 years for role in meth trafficking conspiracy


A federal judge sentenced a Joplin man to serve 19 years and four months in prison for his role in a meth trafficking conspiracy.

According to court records, Johnny T. Taylor, 33, Joplin, was involved with others in distributing more than 500 grams of methamphetamine May 6, 2017 in Newton County.

As part of the plea agreement, a second count, accusing him of using United Parcel Service for the meth distribution was dismissed.

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