United States Drug Enforcement Administration

DALLAS, TX - A Fort Worth man was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for possessing with intent to distribute over 244 kilograms of methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould. 

“This 480-month sentence of Mr. Hidrogo sends an unmistakable message to those who flood North Texas communities with methamphetamine, you will be held accountable,” said DEA Dallas Special Agent in Charge Joseph B. Tucker. “The men and women of DEA and our law enforcement partners remain committed to identifying and dismantling the criminal organizations distributing this poison throughout the DFW Metroplex and will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety of our communities.”.

Evaristo Hidrogo, 31, was sentenced on June 26, 2026, by Chief United States District Judge Reed O’Connor for possessing with intent to distribute a controlled substance – over 244 kilograms of methamphetamine with a 100 percent purity level as well as other controlled substances and three firearms.

“This lengthy prison sentence serves as a warning to anyone distributing narcotics in the Northern District of Texas,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould. “We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to identify and prosecute drug traffickers, as we remain committed to make the communities in which we live safer.”  

Court records reveal that on November 18, 2025, Hidrogo was involved in a high-speed chase with law enforcement.  After crashing into another vehicle, he continued to flee from officers in his vehicle.  Not long after, Hidrogo was apprehended.  During his arrest, police found 56 grams of methamphetamine on his person.  In his vehicle, they found another 823 grams of methamphetamine, 301 grams of heroin, 55 grams of cocaine, and two firearms.  Further investigation led law enforcement to search two additional locations, resulting in the seizure of additional narcotics and a firearm that were attributed to Hidrogo.  At a storage facility in Fort Worth, they found 244 kilograms of methamphetamine with a purity level of 100 percent.  At a residence, they found approximately 10 kilograms of methamphetamine and two kilograms of heroin.

The investigation was led by the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Fort Worth District Office, with assistance from the Tarrant County Sherrif’s Office.  Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua Garland prosecuted the case.