A man from Bloomfield has been sentenced to five years in prison for federal firearm and drug trafficking offenses.
Jerome Phillips, 34, of Bloomfield, pleaded guilty in federal court to the charges.
There is no parole in the federal system.
On April 7, 2023, officers with the Bloomfield Police Department observed Jerome Phillips on a public street in Bloomfield. Knowing Phillips had an outstanding arrest warrant, they approached him. Phillips fled, and officers pursued. During the pursuit, Phillips reached for his waistband and dropped a firearm.
Phillips eventually surrendered and the police discovered approximately 7.87 grams of pure methamphetamine on him.
After completing his term of imprisonment, Phillips will be required to serve three years of supervised release.
U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, made the announcement today.
The Farmington Resident Agency of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from the Bloomfield Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Joseph M. Spindle prosecuted this case as part of a referral process between the U.S. Attorney’s Office and 11th Judicial District Attorney’s Office to bring both state and federal charges against individuals or organizations involved in criminal activities which violate both state and federal laws, such as drug trafficking, organized crime, or large-scale fraud schemes.
Bloomfield’s streets are getting tougher on crime. Jerome Phillips’ sentence sends a clear message that firearm and drug trafficking won’t be tolerated.
The full extent of Phillips’ involvement in the trafficking world remains unclear, but one thing is certain: New Mexico’s residents will be safer with him behind bars.
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Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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