A Virginia Beach man has been sentenced to 6 years and 10 months in prison for his role in a federal drug trafficking and firearms operation.
Jameson Carter, 39, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Jamar K. Walker for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
According to court documents, on at least five occasions from February 2024 through May 2024, Carter sold cocaine totaling 115.74 grams during controlled buys conducted by the Virginia Beach Police (VBPD).
On June 5, 2024, investigators with the VBPD and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) searched Carter’s residence and recovered approximately 86 grams of cocaine as well as smaller amounts of heroin and fentanyl. They also recovered three loaded firearms, scales, and approximately $964.
The case was prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Marc W. West and former Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Alyssa Miller, both Assistant Attorneys General with the Virginia Attorney General’s Office.
Erik S. Siebert, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia; Ibrar A. Mian, Special Agent in Charge for DEA’s Washington Division; Jason S. Miyares, Attorney General of Virginia; and Paul Neudigate, Chief of Virginia Beach Police, made the announcement after sentencing.
Carter’s prison sentence is a significant blow to the community, which has been plagued by drug-related crimes. The VBPD and DEA worked tirelessly to bring this case to fruition, and their efforts will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the lives of those affected by Carter’s actions.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia will continue to prioritize cases like this, working to hold individuals accountable for their crimes and bringing justice to the victims and their families.
Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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