Texas man arrested in Alabama sentenced to more than 20 years on drug charges

The judge’s gavel and the scales of justice, a familiar symbol associated with weighing two sides in a dispute, are seen in a courtroom setting. (Getty…

The judge’s gavel and the scales of justice, a familiar symbol associated with weighing two sides in a dispute, are seen in a courtroom setting. (Getty Images)

by: Ankit Bandyopadhyay

Posted: Feb 24, 2023 / 09:50 AM CST

Updated: Feb 24, 2023 / 09:50 AM CST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – A Texas man was sentenced yesterday on gun and drug charges, Alabama US attorney Prim F. Escalona said.

Aaron Martinez, 33, of Houston, Texas was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for possession and intent to distribute cocaine and methamphetamines, as well as possession of a firearm by a felon.

Leeds Police conducted a traffic stop on Martinez’s car at Buc-ee’s in Leeds, Feb. 17, 2021. The stop resulted in 3.6 kilograms of methamphetamine, 1 kilogram of cocaine, and two firearms being confiscated.