Bolivar Kingpin Hendrix Sentenced to 25 Years for Fentanyl, Meth, and Weed Ring

Jackson, TN – Caricus Hendrix, 38, of Bolivar, Tennessee, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for his role in a massive fentanyl, methamphetamine, and marijuana trafficking ring that spanned the state of Tennessee.

Interim United States Attorney Joseph C. Murphy, Jr. announced the sentence today, which was handed down by United States District Court Judge S. Thomas Anderson. Hendrix had previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl on October 22, 2024.

According to evidence presented in court, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bolivar Police Department began an investigation into the illegal distribution of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and marijuana by members and associates of the rap label “FFG” in the Western District of Tennessee in July 2021.

During the investigation, agents seized approximately 16 pounds of methamphetamine, 3.5 pounds of fentanyl, 4.5 pounds of marijuana, and 13 firearms. The investigation was led by the FBI and the Bolivar Police Department, with assistance from other federal and local agencies.

Hendrix’s sentence is the latest in a series of convictions and sentences related to the trafficking ring. Several of his co-conspirators have already pleaded guilty and been sentenced, including Shannon Wilder, 28, of Jackson, TN, who received 130 months and a five-year period of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl.

Bolivar Police Department Chief Michael Jones praised the work of the federal and local agencies involved in the investigation, saying, “This investigation represents the strength of federal and local partnerships in taking down complex drug trafficking organizations that poison our communities.”

The following co-conspirators have already pleaded guilty and been sentenced:

• Shannon Wilder, 28, of Jackson, TN: 130 months and a five-year period of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl.
• Eula Morris, 56, of Bolivar, TN: 87 months and a five-year period of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl.
• Jarrett Wilson, 27, of Henderson, TN: 144 months and a five-year period of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl.
• Joshua Fields, 29, of Lexington, TN: 204 months and a five-year period of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl.
• Sheneka Waller, 37, of Bolivar, TN: 12 months and one day and a five-year period of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl.
• Myreon Woods, 42, of Bolivar, TN: 120 months and a three-year period of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute fentanyl.
• Montrez Brown, 29, of Bolivar, TN: 42 months and a three-year period of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute marijuana.
• Charmaine Beauregard, 42, of Bolivar, TN: 15 months and a three-year period of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute marijuana.
• Cordarvin McNeal, 36, of Bolivar, TN: 120 months and a five-year period of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl.
• Danielle Boyd, 37, of Bolivar, TN: 12 months and one day and a three-year period of supervised release for maintaining a drug premises.
• Jaylen Sain, 29, of Bolivar, TN: 50 months and a three-year period of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute marijuana.