A local man has been sentenced to prison for cocaine possession. John Diaz was caught by Border Patrol with approximately 3.5 kilograms of cocaine, which were seized.
The sentencing took place in a court hearing where Chief U.S. District Judge Randy Crane presided. Diaz received a 30-month prison sentence.
Further details about the case are available from ValleyCentral, including comments made by Judge Crane during the sentencing hearing on August 6.
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