Biloxi Man Sentenced to Over 17 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

Gulfport, Miss. – A Biloxi man, who previously lived in Alabama and Texas, was sentenced to 210 months in prison for the federal crime of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Darren LaMarca and special Agent in Charge Brad Byerley of the Drug Enforcement Administration.

According to court documents, Nicholas Paul Godsey, 41, was arrested following a July 8, 2021 traffic stop in Biloxi.  During the traffic stop,  Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)  Agents  found in the vehicle Godsey was driving methamphetamine , a Glock, Model 17, 9mm pistol, three ammunition magazines, 39 rounds of ammunition, a digital scale, a meth pipe with meth residue, four counterfeit $100 bills, blank checks, and a smartphone. 

Further law enforcement investigation revealed that Godsey, beginning at least in about June 2021, conspired with others to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, a Schedule II, federally controlled substance.  Godsey previously served more than 13 years in federal prison for other narcotics related convictions and possession of firearms.

Godsey pled guilty on February 16, 2022, to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine.  

The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the City of Biloxi Police Department. 

Assistant U.S. Attorney Stan Harris prosecuted the case.