Mississippi Man Guilty of Methamphetamine Distribution and Felon in Possession of Firearm

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on October 29, 2024, JARVIS WILSON ("WILSON"), age 39, a resident of Jackson, Mississippi, pled guilty to Counts Two and Four of the indictment pending against him. Count 2 charged WILSON with distribution of 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(A). Count 4 charged WILSON with being a felon in possession of firearm and ammunition, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8).

According to court documents, on or about April 8, 2024, WILSON, sold five hundred (500) grams or more of methamphetamine, to an undercover special agent. On April 8, 2024, agents searched WILSON's residence due to his drug trafficking. During the search, agents recovered ammunition, a Ruger Model LCR, .22 caliber revolver, and a Smith & Wesson Model 1000 Super, 12-gauge shotgun.

At sentencing, as to Count 2, WILSON faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years, up to life imprisonment, up to a $10,000,000 fine, and at least 5 years of supervised release. As to Count 4, he faces up to 15 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, and up to 3 years of supervised release. WILSON also faces payment of a $100 mandatory special assessment fee for each individual count.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.

U.S. Attorney Evans praised the work of the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Troy Bell of the Violent Crime Unit.