Jackson Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Trafficking Methemphetamine

Jackson, Miss. – Kelvin Watkins, 43, of Jackson, was sentenced today by Senior U.S. District Judge David C. Bramlette III to 10 years in federal prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and Special Agent in Charge Brad L. Byerley with the Drug Enforcement Administration.  Watkins was also ordered to pay a $1,500 fine.

From February 2017 to January 2019, Watkins was involved in a methamphetamine trafficking organization.  On multiple occasions, Watkins delivered methamphetamine to a confidential source. In total, he delivered approximately 188 grams of methamphetamine, which was tested and found to be between 96-99% pure.    Watkins was indicted on January 25, 2019 and pled guilty before Judge Bramlette on August 13, 2019.

This case is the result of an extensive investigation, dubbed “Drama Queen,” targeting illegal methamphetamine distribution in central Mississippi, by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives, U.S. Marshals Service, Hinds County Sheriff’s Office, Jones County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson Police Department, Pearl Police Department, Biloxi Police Department and Richland Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wansley.