Tyler Man Heading to Prison for Drug Violation

TYLER – A Tyler man is going to prison for drug trafficking. Nyrearae Lewis, 34, pleaded guilty on January 5 to possession with intent to distribute crack and powder cocaine. He was sentenced Tuesday to 57 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Ron Clark. According to federal prosecutors in May of last year, Lewis transported about 130 grams of cocaine to a residence in Tyler, Texas, with the intent to sell it. Once Lewis arrived at the house, he was assisted by the homeowner in converting some of the cocaine to around 44 grams of crack. The homeowner declined to purchase any of the cocaine so Lewis left with it. Shortly, his vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation and the cocaine was found under the passenger seat where Lewis was seated.