In Midland today, a federal judge sentenced 25-year-old Sean Blake Jobe of Midland, to 30 years in federal prison on firearm and drug trafficking charges in connection with the murder of two Midland residents in July 2015, announced U.S. Attorney John F. Bash, Midland Police Chief Seth Herman and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Kyle W. Williamson, El Paso Division.

In addition to the prison term, U.S. District Judge David Counts ordered that Jobe be placed on supervised release for a period of five years after completing his prison term. 

On January 25, 2019, Jobe pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana; one count of discharging a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime; and, one count of murder resulting from the discharge of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime.

By pleading guilty, Jobe admitted that on July 17, 2015, he and his co-defendants—Ryan David Green and Trace Ryan Roland—conspired to murder a Midland man because of drug money the man owed to Roland. 

According to court records, in the early morning hours of July 17, 2015, Green and Jobe went to a home in Midland and shot and killed the man and his girlfriend, who were living in a shed behind the home.  Then they set fire to the shed and burned the victims beyond recognition. 

Earlier this year, both Green and Roland pleaded guilty to the same three federal charges.  Yesterday, Judge Counts sentenced Green to 35 years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release.  On September 5, 2019, Judge Counts sentenced Roland to 35 years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release.

“This was a horrific double-murder case, and I’m glad we achieved some measure of justice for the victims.  It’s a reminder that although there’s a lot of good in this world, there’s a lot of evil too,” stated U.S. Attorney Bash.

“The positive aspects of this collaborative effort between local and federal agencies can not overshadow the tragic effect that illicit narcotic trafficking and use have on communities. Not only have the lives of young adults and their families been forever altered in the most tragic of ways, but the wellbeing of an entire community unsettled because of greed and ego,” stated Midland Police Chief Herman. “The Midland Police Department wishes to extend our sincere appreciation to the DEA and the United States Attorney’s Office for their partnership and professionalism throughout this extensive endeavor.”

“The sentencing of the defendants in this investigation sends a strong and unified message that these crimes will not be tolerated in our community and those who commit these offenses will be brought to justice,” stated DEA Special Agent in Charge Williamson.  “DEA and their federal, state and local law enforcement partners will continue to work together to keep our community safe.”

The Midland Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration investigated this case.  Assistant U.S. Attorneys Brandi Young and Glenn Harwood prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.

In Midland today, a federal judge sentenced 27-year-old Ryan David Green to 35 years in federal prison on firearm and drug trafficking charges in connection with the murder of two Midland residents in July 2015, announced U.S. Attorney John F. Bash, Midland Police Chief Seth Herman and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Kyle Williamson, El Paso Division.

In addition to the prison term, U.S. District Judge David Counts ordered that Green be placed on supervised release for a period of five years after completing his prison term. 

On July 10, 2019, Green pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana; one count of discharging a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime; and, one count of murder resulting from the discharge of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime.

By pleading guilty, Green admitted that on July 17, 2015, he and his co-defendants—Sean Blake Jobe and Trace Ryan Roland—conspired to murder a Midland man because of drug money the man owed to Roland. 

According to court records, in the early morning hours of July 17, 2015, Green and Jobe went to a home in Midland and shot and killed the man and his girlfriend, who were living in a shed behind the home.  Then they set fire to the shed and burned the victims beyond recognition. 

Earlier this year, both Jobe and Roland pleaded guilty to the same three federal charges.  Sentencing for Jobe is scheduled for tomorrow at 9:00am before Judge Counts in Midland.  On September 5, 2019, Judge Counts sentenced Roland to 35 years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release.

The Midland Police Department and the DEA investigated this case.  Assistant U.S. Attorneys Brandi Young and Glenn Harwood are prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

Ryan David Green, age 27 of Midland, faces up to life in federal prison time after pleading guilty this week to firearm and drug trafficking charges in connection with the murder of two Midland residents in July 2015, announced U.S. Attorney John F. Bash, Midland Police Chief Seth Herman and DEA Special Agent in Charge Kyle Williamson, El Paso Division.

Appearing before U.S. District Judge David Counts on Wednesday, Green pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine; one count of discharging a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime; and, one count of murder resulting from the discharge of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime.

By pleading guilty, Green admitted that on July 17, 2015, he and his co-defendants—Sean Blake Jobe and Trace Ryan Roland—conspired to murder a Midland man because of drug money the man owed to Roland. 

According to court records, in the early morning hours of July 17, 2015, Green and Jobe went to a home in Midland and shot and killed the man and his girlfriend, who were living in a shed behind the home.  Then they set fire to the shed and burned the victims beyond recognition. 

Earlier this year, both Jobe and Roland pleaded guilty to the same three federal charges.  All of the defendants remain in federal custody.  Sentencing for all three defendants is scheduled for October 10, 2019, before Judge Counts in Midland.

The Midland Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration investigated this case.  Assistant U.S. Attorneys Brandi Young and Glenn Harwood are prosecuting this case on behalf of the Government.