A Philadelphia, Mississippi man has been sentenced to 130 months in prison for possessing over 50 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute near the Pearl River Community of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.
Darrell McBeath, 39, was sentenced in U.S. District Court on May 3, 2024, for his role in the distribution of methamphetamine.
In September of 2023, a federal grand jury indicted Darrell McBeath for possession with the intent to distribute over 50 grams of methamphetamine. On December 14, 2023, McBeath entered a plea of guilty to the charge.
The case was investigated by the Choctaw Police Department of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, the U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs, and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Kevin J. Payne and Special Assistant United States Attorney Brian K. Burns.
U.S. Attorney Todd W. Gee of the Southern District of Mississippi, Regional Agent in Charge Whitney Woodruff of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Assistant Special Agent in Charge Anessa Daniels-McCaw of the Drug Enforcement Administration made the announcement.
McBeath’s sentencing comes after a thorough investigation and a guilty plea. His prison sentence reflects the severity of the crime and the harm it causes to communities.
This case is a reminder of the ongoing efforts to combat methamphetamine trafficking in our state. We will continue to work tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice.
Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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