Kimbrick Bernard Jones Sentenced to Federal Prison for Methamphetam…

TYLER, Texas – In a stunning betrayal of trust, former Smith County Sheriff’s Deputy Kimbrick Bernard Jones has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking operation. The 39-year-old was caught red-handed distributing methamphetamine and crack cocaine while on duty, according to the Department of Justice.

Jones, who had served with the Smith County Sheriff’s Office for nearly a decade, pleaded guilty on Oct. 8, 2013, to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute over 50 grams of meth and less than 28 grams of crack cocaine. On Mar. 25, 2014, U.S. District Judge Leonard E. Davis sentenced Jones to 72 months in federal prison.

The case against Jones unfolded from 2012 until his arrest on July 10, 2013, when he was charged by a federal grand jury following a joint investigation by the FBI, Smith County Sheriff’s Office, and Texas Rangers.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Richard Moore and Jim Middleton led the prosecution of this case, which has shocked the community and raised questions about corruption within law enforcement ranks. The sentence handed down today is a stark reminder of the consequences faced by those who abuse their positions of power for personal gain.

With his conviction and sentencing, Jones’ actions have been exposed as more than mere substance abuse; they represent a systematic failure to uphold the laws he was sworn to enforce. His fall from grace serves as a cautionary tale for all law enforcement officers.

This case underscores the commitment of federal law enforcement to root out corruption at all levels and ensure that those who misuse their authority are held accountable. Jones’ sentence sends a clear message that justice will not be compromised, even within the ranks of law enforcement.