A Garland man will serve nearly five years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking operation that moved large quantities of drugs from Texas into northern Louisiana, including a shipment in which investigators discovered approximately 23 kilograms of methamphetamine concealed inside an orange suitcase.
Travis Peterson, 36, was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess a controlled substance with intent to distribute. The Department of Justice announced the sentence Tuesday, along with a 12-year sentence for a Louisiana co-conspirator.
Garland Man Transported Methamphetamine From Texas
Federal investigators identified Peterson as a primary transporter for a Texas-based methamphetamine supplier serving a distribution network in northern Louisiana.
According to federal court records summarized by prosecutors, investigators intercepted telephone conversations in which Peterson coordinated drug shipments with other members of the conspiracy.
During a July 2025 delivery, investigators observed Peterson arriving at a residence carrying luggage believed to contain narcotics.
The operation continued into the following months.
Prosecutors said Peterson arranged the transportation of approximately 28 kilograms of methamphetamine during late August and early September 2025.
In October 2025, Peterson provided another shipment from his Texas residence.
Investigators subsequently stopped co-conspirators transporting that shipment and discovered approximately 23 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden inside an orange suitcase.
The Justice Department did not identify the location of the traffic stop or disclose the estimated street value of the seized drugs.
Louisiana Co-Conspirator Receives 12-Year Sentence
Johnny Bradshaw, 34, of Bastrop, Louisiana, received a 144-month federal prison sentence, followed by five years of supervised release.
According to prosecutors, Bradshaw participated in a methamphetamine distribution network operating around Bastrop between May and July 2025.
Investigators intercepted communications between Bradshaw and another conspirator discussing multiple drug transactions, including a large shipment transported from Texas.
Surveillance also showed Bradshaw visiting a residence where he and another individual discussed money owed for the shipment.
On July 22, 2025, investigators conducted a controlled purchase of approximately 110 grams of methamphetamine from Bradshaw before arresting him.
Bradshaw pleaded guilty June 22, 2026. Peterson entered his guilty plea June 23.
U.S. Chief District Judge Terry A. Doughty sentenced both men October 9, according to Tuesday’s DOJ release.
Investigation Involved Federal And State Agencies
The Drug Enforcement Administration, Louisiana State Police, and Morehouse Parish Sheriff’s Office investigated the operation.
Investigators used intercepted communications, surveillance, a controlled drug purchase, and a traffic stop to document activities involving the distribution network.
The federal announcement identifies Peterson as a primary transporter but does not describe him as the operator of the larger Texas-based supply organization.
U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Keller for the Western District of Louisiana announced the sentences.
Assistant U.S. Attorney J. Aaron Crawford prosecuted the cases with assistance from Legal Assistant Amanda Morgan.
The proceedings are recorded in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana under case numbers 3:25-cr-00299-02 and 3:25-cr-00299-07.
Both defendants were convicted following guilty pleas.
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