Mississippi Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Distribution and Felon in Possession of Firearm

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that JARVIS WILSON (“WILSON”), age 39, a resident of Jackson, Mississippi, was sentenced on September 2, 2025, by United States District Judge Greg Gerard Guidry, after previously pleading 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).

WILSON was sentenced to a total of 188 months, comprised of imprisonment 188 months as to Count Two, and 180 months as to Count Four, to be served concurrently. Judge Guidry also sentenced WILSON to five years of supervised release. This term of supervised release consists of five years as to Count 2 and three years as to Count Four, to be served concurrently. WILSON also faces payment of a combined $200 mandatory special assessment fee.

According to court documents, on or about April 8, 2024, WILSON, sold five hundred (500) grams or more of methamphetamine, to an individual he believed to be a legitimate buyer. 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.

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.

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

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