Yorktown drug trafficker sentenced to five years in prison for firearm possession

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A Yorktown man was sentenced today to five years in prison for possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

According to court documents, on Feb. 3, 2025, law enforcement conducted a controlled purchase of an ounce of methamphetamine, which was supplied by Jonathan Michael Jenkins, aka JHood, 42. On March 3, 2025, the investigative team searched two residences associated with Jenkins. From the first residence, investigators recovered methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and crack cocaine as well as a loaded handgun. From the second residence, investigators recovered additional indicia of drug trafficking and use.

Jenkins previously was convicted of 15 crimes and 17 probation violations as an adult.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Washington Field Division investigated the case with significant assistance from the Virginia State Police Tri-Rivers Task Force, Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office, Mathews County Sheriff’s Office, and York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Devon Heath prosecuted the case.

This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).

A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents and information are located on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 4:25-cr-16.