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Robstown man sentenced to 5 years for cocaine trafficking and high-speed chase

Michael Casas, 50, was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing cocaine and fleeing police.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 27, 2026, 1:22 a.m. ET
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A 50-year-old Robstown man has been to 60 months in federal prison for his role in cocaine distribution, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas. Michael Casas pleaded guilty on May 27, and U.S. District Judge David S. Morales ordered the sentence on August 26, 2026, followed by four years of supervised release. The investigation revealed Casas was planning to sell two kilograms of cocaine on March 17. On that date, law enforcement attempted a traffic stop on his vehicle on Highway 44 in Corpus Christi. Casas initially pulled over but accelerated as authorities approached, leading a high-speed pursuit during which he exceeded 100 miles per hour. Authorities observed Casas throw a brick-shaped package from the vehicle. He eventually stopped and surrendered, and the package was recovered containing two kilograms of cocaine. Casas was permitted to remain on bond and voluntarily surrender to a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined. The Drug Enforcement Administration conducted the investigation with assistance from the Corpus Christi Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Griffith prosecuted the case.

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