Lashadus Harris, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Mississippi 2024

Starkville Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Methamphetamine Trafficking

A Starkville man, Lashadus Harris, 33, was sentenced to over 7 years in federal prison for drug trafficking in the state of Mississippi.

According to court documents, Harris previously pled guilty to distribution of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance. This crime is a serious offense that poses a significant threat to public safety.

On April 11, 2024, Senior U.S. District Court Judge Glen H. Davidson sentenced Harris to 87 months in prison following his drug trafficking conviction. Upon release from prison, Harris will serve a three-year term of supervised release. Harris was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals after sentencing.

U.S. Attorney Clay Joyner stated that Harris is a repeat offender who continued to sell dangerous narcotics in his community. He expressed gratitude to the hard work of the FBI, the Starkville Police Department, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Mims for bringing this case to justice.

FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert A. Eikhoff emphasized the importance of ensuring community safety. He noted that individuals like Harris, who continuously introduce illegal narcotics into the community, pose a danger to society. The FBI, DOJ, and local partners must fully prosecute these offenders to the extent allowed.

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Starkville Police Department. The sentencing of Harris serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of drug trafficking and the importance of community cooperation in combating this crime.

Lashadus Harris, 33, was charged with distribution of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, in Oxford, Mississippi. He is currently serving a 87-month prison sentence, with a three-year term of supervised release upon his release from prison.

The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat drug trafficking in Mississippi and across the nation.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndms/pr/starkville-man-sentenced-prison-drug-trafficking