Damien Diggs U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas
A Lufkin resident has been sentenced for federal drug trafficking and firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas. The announcement was made by Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.
Bradley Skyler Bryan, aged 27, admitted to charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a felon. He received a sentence of 175 months in federal prison from U.S. District Judge Marcia Crone on February 13, 2025.
Court documents revealed that Bryan was stopped for a traffic violation in Lufkin in April 2024. During the stop, an officer detected the smell of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. A subsequent search uncovered marijuana, vape pens, pills, and a substantial quantity of methamphetamine. A concealed handgun was also found on Bryan's person. Further investigation disclosed that Bryan had twelve prior felony convictions related to narcotics and firearms offenses.
Law enforcement obtained a search warrant for Bryan’s residence, where they discovered methamphetamine, cocaine, ammunition, a cell phone hidden inside a wall, a camera surveillance system, and other items commonly associated with drug distribution. As a convicted felon, federal law prohibits Bryan from owning or possessing firearms or ammunition.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), which aims to reduce violent crime and gun violence through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and communities. On May 26, 2021, the department introduced a strategy to enhance PSN focusing on fostering community trust and legitimacy, supporting violence prevention organizations, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and evaluating outcomes.
The investigation involved multiple agencies: the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Texas Department of Public Safety – Criminal Investigations Division; Lufkin Police Department; and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Assistant U.S. Attorney Donald Carter prosecuted the case.
