Jarvis Jermaine Hampton, Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Mississippi 2024

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Meridian Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Possession

Jackson, MS – A Meridian, Mississippi, man was sentenced to 220 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The case highlights the ongoing struggle against drug trafficking in the region.

According to court documents, Jarvis Jermaine Hampton, 28, sold methamphetamine on two occasions in January and February 2024. These sales led to a search warrant being executed at Hampton’s residence, where agents discovered pounds of methamphetamine, cocaine, a pill press, and a machinegun.

The investigation, led by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, received assistance from the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office and the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Samuel Goff prosecuted the case.

Hampton was indicted by a federal grand jury on April 10, 2024. He pled guilty on October 22, 2024, to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. This guilty plea ultimately led to his sentencing.

U.S. authorities are cracking down on methamphetamine trafficking in the region, as seen in this case. The sentence sends a strong message to those involved in the illicit trade.

Defendant: Jarvis Jermaine Hampton, 28, of Meridian, Mississippi

Criminal Charges: Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

City and State: Meridian, Mississippi

Date: October 22, 2024

Sentence: 220 months in prison

Case Details: Hampton sold methamphetamine on two occasions in January and February 2024, leading to a search warrant and the discovery of large quantities of illicit substances.