A Laurel man is going to prison for 70 months after being caught distributing methamphetamine. Danny Ray Cole, 46, was sentenced today for possession with intent to distribute a substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine.
Cole was caught by investigators after a buyer reported purchasing pills from him that contained 12.46 grams of a substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine. Evidence obtained during the investigation revealed that Cole had additional amounts of drugs in his possession.
The 46-year-old Laurel man was indicted by a federal grand jury on June 6, 2023, and pled guilty on December 12, 2023, to possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.
The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations and the Jones County Sheriff’s Department, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Matt Allen handling the prosecution.
U.S. Attorney Todd W. Gee of the Southern District of Mississippi and Acting Special Agent in Charge Eric DeLaune of Homeland Security Investigations in New Orleans announced the sentencing.
Cole’s sentencing is part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) program, a program bringing together law enforcement and communities to reduce violent crime and gun violence. The program has been strengthened since its launch in 2021, with a focus on fostering trust and legitimacy in communities, supporting community-based organizations, and setting strategic enforcement priorities.
The PSN program is a key part of the Department of Justice’s violent crime reduction strategy, which aims to make neighborhoods safer for everyone. By working together, law enforcement and communities can reduce violent crime and make a difference in the lives of those affected.
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Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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