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Fort Worth man sentenced to 40 years in prison for possesing over 244kg of meth
By Alton Worley II at NBC DFW
· July 18, 2026
· 2 min read
A Fort Worth man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after authorities found him to be in possession of more than 244 kilograms of methamphetamine, among other drugs and firearms. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, 31-year-old Evaristo Hidrogo was sentenced on June 26, 2026, by Chief Unit
Key takeaway Attorney's Office, 31-year-old Evaristo Hidrogo was sentenced on June 26, 2026, by Chief United States District Judge Reed O’Connor for possessing with intent to distribute a controlled substance.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A Fort Worth man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after authorities found him to be in possession of more than 244 kilograms of methamphetamine, among other drugs and firearms. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, 31-year-old Evaristo Hidrogo was sentenced on June 26, 2026, by Chief Unit
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