Two Altus men charged with aggravated drug trafficking
Today, the District 3 District Attorney is announcing charges against two Altus men, after a drug bust led to authorities seizing 2 and a half pounds of meth, m
Published: Jun. 28, 2022 at 7:33 PM CDT
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - Today, the District 3 District Attorney is announcing charges against two Altus men, after a drug bust led to authorities seizing 2 and a half pounds of meth, multiple firearms, and body armor.
That bust comes after a six month investigation by the District Attorney’s Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force.
Thomas Heath Hocker and Billy Prentice, face charges of aggravated trafficking in methamphetamine, felons in possession of a firearm, conspiracy to deliver methamphetamine, and gang related offenses.
Both men have prior felony convictions.
The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, Altus Police, and Jackson County Sheriff’s Office helped with this investigation.
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