New Mexico Man Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years for Distributing Meth

New Mexico man sentenced to nearly 20 years for distributing meth

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A judge sentenced a New Mexico man to nearly 20 years in prison for distributing meth and having guns in his possession to use while doing so. Court records indicate 43-year-old David Amaya, 43, sold meth from a trailer on his parents’ property in Anthony throughout July and August of 2024. Agents executed a search warrant Aug. 22 and found 1.18 kilograms of meth, two firearms and ammunition in the trailer and a makeshift bat…

Man who stashed meth in clothing hamper sentenced to 19+ years in prison

ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Anthony, New Mexico resident David Amaya, 43, will spend the next 19+ years in prison for distributing meth and possessing a gun while trafficking drugs. Court records state that in July and August 2024, Amaya sold meth to a controlled buyer from a trailer on his parent's property. Law enforcement officers executed a search warrant on August 22, 2024. During the search, officers found a makeshift bathroom containing…