Jasper Man Indicted on Federal Meth Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

From Chief Garrett Foster

Jasper Police Department

Jasper, Texas — A federal grand jury seated in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has returned multiple indictments against Tyrone Grant, who now faces a series of federal charges stemming from an extensive narcotics investigation led by the Jasper Police Department and partnering agencies.

Grant has been charged with:

• Two counts of Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute actual methamphetamine

• Two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute actual methamphetamine

• Two counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person

This investigation began in late 2024 after the Jasper Police Department received multiple citizen complaints regarding illegal narcotics being distributed throughout the City of Jasper and surrounding areas. Several community members identified Grant as a major source of methamphetamine in Jasper County — information later corroborated by investigative work conducted by the JPD Safe Streets Division.

Working in close coordination with the Southeast Texas Violent Crime Task Force, detectives arrested Grant on two separate occasions for possessing and trafficking significant quantities of methamphetamine, while also being unlawfully in possession of firearms.

Authorities ultimately identified Grant as part of a larger drug trafficking organization operating within the region. Multiple additional members of this organization have also been federally indicted, with arrests expected. Grant additionally faces several state charges pending grand jury consideration in Jasper County related to this same investigation.

Chief Foster expressed appreciation for the extensive multi-agency cooperation that made this case possible, thanking:

• San Augustine County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division

• Federal Bureau of Investigation

• Drug Enforcement Administration

• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

• United States Marshals Service

• Texas Department of Public Safety – Criminal Investigation Division

• Jasper County District Attorney John Burt and his Investigators

• United States Attorney’s Office

“This level of collaboration and dedication was instrumental in bringing this case forward,” said Chief Foster.

The Jasper Police Department also extends sincere gratitude to the citizens who provided initial information. “Investigations of this scale take time, but they often begin with a single tip,” Foster added. JPD also thanks Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas for their continued support.

Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 409-833-TIPS. Callers may remain anonymous, and tips that lead to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.

The Jasper Police Department remains committed to protecting the community and working alongside local, state, and federal partners to ensure Jasper continues to be a safe place to live and work.

Chief Garrett Foster

Jasper Police Department