A Taylor man is scheduled to spend the next five decades in prison for possession of methamphetamine.
Dean Anthony Mojica, 59, was found guilty by a Williamson County Jury on Thursday, Aug. 14, and received a 50-year prison sentence for the crime. The verdict and sentencing followed a trial in the 277th District Court, presided over by Judge Rick Kennon.
"Drug dealing is a cancer on our community," said Williamson County District Attorney Shawn Dick. "Drug dealing leads to thefts, burglaries, assaults, rapes and murder. We have seen this impact firsthand over the last several years in Williamson County.”
The conviction follows a thorough investigation by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Organized Crime Unit, which culminated in a search warrant executed at Mojica’s residence on July 27, 2023. During the search, deputies uncovered 10.89 grams of methamphetamine, a digital scale, and small Ziplock bags, all indicative of narcotics distribution. Mojica was also found in possession of two firearms and stolen property.
Mojica's criminal history is extensive, marked by multiple felony convictions, including previous charges for the delivery of controlled substances and driving while intoxicated. At the time of his arrest, he was on parole, which legally prohibited him from possessing firearms.
“Mr. Mojica has been repeatedly incarcerated and has been a persistent threat to public safety for decades," Dick said. "The jury’s 50-year sentence reflects Williamson County’s desire to eliminate drug dealing, as well as the crime that goes along with it, from our community. As more and more of our serious and deadly crimes are related to drug dealing, we will continue to aggressively prosecute those who deal in dangerous narcotics in Williamson County.”
Evidence presented at trial revealed that Mojica engaged in trading stolen property as part of his drug dealings and even offered methamphetamine in exchange for sexual favors. The jury learned in the punishment phase of trial that Mojica had also committed family violence in connection with his use of narcotics.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Jason Jorgens and Shelly Strimple.
