Jacksonville Man Sentenced To More Than 21 Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking Methamphetamine

Jacksonville, Florida –that U.S. District Judge Wendy Berger today sentenced Paul Allen Anderson, Jr. (32, Jacksonville), also known as “Nuke,” to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute and 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine. The court also ordered Anderson to forfeit approximately $32,034 in cash representing drug proceeds, 5 firearms, and a bulletproof vest. Anderson pled guilty on February 21, 2024.

According to court documents, in September and October of 2023, FBI agents and Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) detectives investigated Anderson’s drug trafficking activities in Jacksonville. The joint federal-state investigation identified Anderson as a kilogram-level supplier of crystal methamphetamine. Through physical and electronic surveillance, agents observed the defendant conducting multiple hand-to-hand drug transactions at Anderson’s apartment and at the parking lot of a nearby business. Agents also observed Anderson meet with his drug supplier at his apartment complex, where the two subjects conducted a drug transaction.

On October 20, 2023, FBI agents and JSO detectives executed search warrants at Anderson’s apartment in Jacksonville and at his residence in Orange Park. At the Jacksonville apartment, law enforcement recovered over 19 pounds of marijuana, over 3 kilograms of pure crystal methamphetamine, 140 grams of fentanyl, 63 grams of powder cocaine, 4.7 grams of cocaine base, a loaded Glock semi-automatic pistol, $1,075 in cash, and drug paraphernalia, including food processors, vacuum-sealed bags, and digital scales. At Anderson’s Orange Park residence, law enforcement recovered 4 loaded firearms, including 3 semi-automatic handguns and one semi-automatic rifle, over $30,000 in cash, and a bulletproof vest.

“This case epitomizes how law enforcement agencies work together to stop criminals from threatening the safety and stability of our neighborhoods,” said Kristin Rehler, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Jacksonville Division. “Drug traffickers have no place in Jacksonville, and the FBI and our partners on the Safe Streets Task Force will continue to focus on stopping the movement of illegal drugs on our streets and ensuring our neighborhoods are free from illegal firearms.” 

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Aakash Singh and Kirwinn Mike.