Kenny Ray Smith, a 62-year-old resident of Whitesboro, Oklahoma, was sentenced on Mar. 17 to 240 months in federal prison for two counts of distributing methamphetamine. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that the sentences will be served concurrently.
The case is significant due to Smith’s long history with drug trafficking in Eastern Oklahoma and the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to address methamphetamine distribution in the region.
Smith was found guilty by a federal jury on September 4, 2025. Investigators reported that he sold nearly 28 grams of methamphetamine during a controlled buy on June 27, 2024, and almost 53 grams during another controlled buy on July 9, 2024. These operations were conducted as part of undercover investigations led by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
“Mr. Smith’s crimes and his long history of drug trafficking in Eastern Oklahoma have proven him to be deserving of this sentence,” said United States Attorney Christopher J. Wilson. “I commend the DEA and OBN for their work to combat drugs in our communities. Together, we have formed an effective partnership reflecting the high priority this office places on protecting public health and safety.”
OBN Director Donnie Anderson said, “This was an outstanding joint investigation that aimed to remove a significant meth supplier in eastern Oklahoma. Meth continues to be one of our state’s leading contributors in drug-related deaths. Our agency will continue to aggressively target those who endanger the health and safety of Oklahoma citizens by funneling meth onto our streets.”
Joseph B. Tucker, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Dallas Field Division, added: “This sentence sends a clear and unwavering message: repeat offenders who profit from the distribution of this poison will be held fully accountable. Mr. Smith’s criminal history underscores a pattern of harm that we cannot and will not tolerate. The DEA is fully committed to working closely with our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to disrupt drug trafficking networks and protect the safety and well-being of our communities.”
Chief Judge John F. Heil III presided over the sentencing hearing at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. Smith remains in custody pending transfer to a Bureau of Prisons facility where he will serve his non-paroleable sentence.
