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Methamphetamine Bust Lands Shreveport Man 10 Years in Prison

SHREVEPORT, La. – In a significant blow to the city’s narcotics trade, James D. Stephens, III, 39, of Shreveport, was sentenced to 120 months in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

The investigation, led by the DEA, ATF, and Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office, uncovered over 500 grams of methamphetamine hidden in Stephens’ vehicle during a traffic stop on November 17, 2019. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mike Shannon prosecuted the case.

Stephens’ guilty plea on April 1, 2021, marked a major milestone in the case. The sentencing hearing, held in United States District Court in the Western District of Louisiana, brought closure to the investigation.

This case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat methamphetamine trafficking in the region. The successful prosecution of Stephens serves as a deterrent to those involved in the narcotics trade.

As part of the investigation, agents from the DEA, ATF, and Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office worked tirelessly to gather evidence and build a case against Stephens. The collaborative effort resulted in a significant disruption to the local narcotics trade.

Stephens’ sentence is a testament to the commitment of law enforcement agencies to protecting the community from the devastating effects of methamphetamine.

Meanwhile, other defendants in the Western District of Louisiana received sentences in separate cases. Marvelous Brown, 33, of Shreveport, was sentenced to 60 months and one day in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Danny Ray Wilson, 31, of Monroe, was sentenced to 72 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Lee Underwood, Jr., 53, and Ruby Jane McMillian, 35, of Eros, were sentenced on drug and firearm charges, with Underwood receiving 240 months in prison and McMillian receiving 110 months.