Aiexpress – A man from Johnson County, Travis Lee Martin, who is also known as “Fat,” has received a prison sentence of more than 16 years after admitting to drug trafficking, according to officials from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The office further stated that Martin is currently awaiting sentencing alongside other defendants in a dog fighting case, to which he had previously pleaded guilty.
Martin has been sentenced to 200 months in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to possess and distribute methamphetamine and heroin. The charges against him include the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, as well as 100 grams or more of heroin (source).
Officials have revealed that Martin is one of 12 defendants listed in the indictment after a thorough three-year investigation into a drug operation involving methamphetamine and heroin in Lauren, Truelten, Johnson, and Emanuel counties. This operation led to the confiscation of drugs, firearms, and a significant amount of cash.
According to authorities, as a result of the investigation, 86 dogs suspected of being involved in a dog fighting operation were rescued from locations in three counties. In this particular case, Martin has pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Violate the Animal Welfare Act. Officials have stated that he is currently awaiting sentencing, which will run consecutively to his other case.
Martin has been fined $5,000 by officials and will have to serve five years of supervised release upon his release.
