Denton Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Meth Trafficking

Brandon Lynn Hunter pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 12:17am

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An extreme close-up of a small plastic bag filled with white crystalline powder, reflecting the harsh light of a camera flash against a pitch-black background, conveying the stark and serious nature of a federal drug trafficking case.A harsh flash photograph of evidence from a federal methamphetamine trafficking case exposes the gritty reality of the ongoing drug crisis.Denton Today

A 41-year-old man from Denton, Texas has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking in the Eastern District of Texas. Brandon Lynn Hunter pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine.

Why it matters

The sentencing highlights the ongoing efforts by federal authorities to combat the distribution of methamphetamine, a highly addictive and dangerous drug that has devastated many communities across the United States.

The details

Hunter was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for his role in the methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy. He pleaded guilty to the charges in January 2026.

  • Hunter was sentenced on April 1, 2026.
  • He pleaded guilty to the charges in January 2026.

The players

Brandon Lynn Hunter

A 41-year-old man from Denton, Texas who was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking.

Jay R. Combs

The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas who announced the sentencing of Brandon Lynn Hunter.

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The takeaway

This sentencing is part of the ongoing efforts by federal authorities to combat the distribution of methamphetamine, a highly addictive and dangerous drug that has devastated many communities across the United States.