Staff Reports

A Longview man has been sentenced to 80 months in federal prison on charges of drug possession and distribution, U.S. Attorney John M. Bales said in a press release.

Marlos Antonio Stoker, 30, pleaded guilty in April to possession with intent to distribute and distribution of methamphetamine.

He appeared recently before U.S. District Judge Leonard E. Davis of Tyler, who pronounced sentence.

Stoker was also ordered to pay a $5,000 judgment and to forfeit a firearm and ammunition.

According to information presented in court, in August 2008, Stoker had been distributing methamphetamine in the Longview area.

A federal indictment was returned by the grand jury on Sept. 9, 2008, charging Stoker with drug trafficking violations.

The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and the CODE Unit, sheriff's office and district attorney's office in Gregg County.

Prosecutor was Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard L. Moore.

Arrests by Marshall Police Department

Harold Dwayne Black, 38, 1129 Chapparal Dr., Marshall, MPD warrant assault, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Alfreda Yolanda Copeland, 40, 1835 George Ives Road, Marshall, forgery-financial instrument, 2:46 p.m. Wednesday.

James Patrick Bailey, 25, 506 Elmwood St., Marshall, HCSO warrants failure to maintain financial responsibility and failure to yield, 6:01 p.m. Wednesday.

Donnie Ray Wheeler, 28, 802 Morrison St., Marshall, two counts of assault, assault-family violence, 11:38 p.m. Wednesday.

Lena Mae Green, 51, 306 N. Bishop St., Marshall, two counts aggravated assault, possession of drug paraphernalia, public intoxication, 3:40 a.m. Thursday.

Incidents reported to Marshall Police Department

Assault by threat: 1100 block of Melanie Street, 12:18 a.m. Wednesday.

Criminal mischief: 1900 block of Billups Street. A tail light was damaged, 7:40 a.m. Wednesday.

Assault: 500 block of Elmwood Street. A woman was assaulted as her ex-husband took their children, 5:17 p.m. Wednesday.

Aggravated assault: 300 block of North Bishop Street. Two people were reportedly stabbed, 3:27 a.m. Thursday.

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