Magoffin County Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Trafficking

PIKEVILLE, Ky. – A Salyersville, Ky., man, Daniel Jackson, 57, was sentenced on Thursday, to 97 months in prison, by Chief U.S. District Judge Danny Reeves, following his conviction for possession with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl.

According to evidence presented at his 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. 

Under federal law, Jackson must serve 85 percent of his prison sentence.  Upon his release from prison, he will be under the supervision of the U.S. Probation Office for five years. 

Carlton S. Shier, IV, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky; Jim Scott, Special Agent in Charge, DEA, Louisville Field Division; and William “Bill” Meade, Magoffin County Sheriff, jointly announced the sentence.

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

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