United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas

09/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/08/2024 00:08

Convicted McKinney Man Sentenced in Del Rio For Human Trafficking

Press Release

Convicted McKinney Man Sentenced in Del Rio For Human Trafficking

Friday, August 9, 2024
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Texas

DEL RIO, Texas - A McKinney man was sentenced in a federal court in Del Rio to 30 months in prison for conspiracy to transport undocumented noncitizens.

According to court documents, on July 26, 2022, Draivon Rashon Dixon, 33, approached a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint near Carrizo Springs in an SUV. Agents encountered three undocumented noncitizens attempting to conceal themselves in the vehicle. Agents also recovered a 9mm pistol and 18 rounds of ammunition inside the vehicle. A jury found Dixon guilty at trial on Jan. 18, 2023.

U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza of the Western District of Texas made the announcement.

USBP investigated the case.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Ekua Ayatra Assabill and Jayvee Rhoda prosecuted the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Antonio Franco is handling asset forfeiture.

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Updated August 9, 2024
Topic
Human Trafficking