Cleveland man sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for drug cases

John Matthew Goines

A Cleveland, Texas, man has been sentenced to more than 14 years in federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.

John Matthew Goines, 50, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine and was sentenced to 175 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone on July 1, 2025.

According to information presented in court, in 2024, Goines was stopped for traffic violations on two separate occasions in Liberty County each resulting in the discovery of thousands of dollars in cash, drug trafficking paraphernalia, and over 150 grams of methamphetamine. 

This case was investigated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Cleveland Police Department, and the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office.  This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Matt Quinn.

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