Magoffin County Man Convicted of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Trafficking

PIKEVILLE, Ky. –  A Salyersville, Ky., man, Daniel Jackson, was convicted on Wednesday, by a federal jury sitting in Pikeville, following a two-day trial, of possession with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl.           

According to evidence at trial, on February 7, 2024, law enforcement conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle being driven by Jackson.  During a search of the vehicle, law enforcement located and seized over 70 grams of methamphetamine.  Jackson then attempted to discard a bag of fentanyl, in the police car, after his arrest. 

Jackson was indicted on May 23, 2024. 

Jackson will appear for sentencing on December 9, 2024.  He faces a maximum of 40 years in prison.  However, the Court must consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and the applicable federal sentencing statutes before imposing a sentence.

Carlton S. Shier, IV, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky; Erik Davodowich, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Louisville Field Division; and Sheriff William “Bill” Meade of the Magoffin County Sheriff’s Department made the announcement. 

The investigation was conducted by the DEA, the Magoffin County Sheriff’s Office, and Operation UNITE.  Assistant U.S. Attorney Drew Trimble is prosecuting this case on behalf of the United States.

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