The Nolan County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, in conjunction with the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigation Division, initiated a year-long investigation involving the distribution of narcotics, namely methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine and marijuana in Nolan County. The investigation has resulted in multiple indictments against multiple individuals. More indictments are expected.
The 32nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office successfully prosecuted the first of those individuals, Daniel Charles Jackson, for (1) Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, (2) Manufacture / Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Heroin), and (3) Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver (Methamphetamine).
On Tuesday, a jury trial commenced against Mr. Jackson in the 32nd Judicial District Court of Nolan County, Texas. On Thursday evening, the jury found Mr. Jackson guilty of all three charges. On Friday afternoon, the jury sentenced Mr. Jackson to 76 years for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, 75 years for Manufacture / Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Heroin), and 74 years for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver (Methamphetamine). While the sentences will run concurrently, because of the Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity charge, Jackson will be required to serve no less than half of the 76-year sentence before being considered for parole.
Some of the co-conspirators are now awaiting trial, with additional arrests and prosecutions expected in relation to this investigation.
“The citizens of Nolan County do not want drug dealers here. The Sheriff’s Office stands strong with the community against criminals like Mr. Jackson. The Nolan County Sheriff’s Office, along with its many State and Federal partners will continue efforts to not only disrupt, but also dismantle each and every criminal organization operating within this county,” said Sheriff David Warren.
“I could not be prouder of my dedicated NCSO staff and the team effort with the Texas Department of Public Safety. The District Attorney’s office did a great job of prosecuting the case and together, we will be making a significant dent in the illegal drug trafficking here in Nolan County.
I especially want to thank the exceptional men and women that served on the jury. Their diligence and verdict will send a loud message to drug dealers that come here simply to profit by destroying our community,” said Warren.
yes . Good job ! let’s clean up our town. Illegal drug activity has brought more crime, especially burglaries and robberies . We older citizens don’t feel as safe as we did. .
So glad for the outcome. It’s a shame it took a year.
Thank God this has been bad and getting worse for so long.
Thank everyone for helping take care of this huge problem. With everyone working together we can get our town safe!!!
Nolan County PD needs to hit up the house behind my in-laws house. Too much activity going on there and my in-laws find things missing from their yard all the time. The kids from that house also run around and take things from my in laws yard. People are always crossing through their yard or driving through their drive way as it leads to the alley. That house is located on Alexander Street between Lubbock and Hill Street. It’s sad that my in laws who are elderly don’t feel safe at home. We need to have safer neighborhoods and I am glad people and the city are working together to make it a safer city.
Congratulations to NCSO, DPS, and District Attorney’s Staff for the year long investigation gathering evidence against Mr. Jackson and others involved in drug trafficking in Nolan County. Most Citizens do not understand why “it takes so long” to gather evidence in order to provide a solid case for prosecution. Congratulations to those who served on the jury. Job well done!