Mario Butler, Methamphetamine Possession, Mississippi 2021

Mario Butler Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Possession

A Jackson man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, as announced by U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Mario Butler, 42, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for his role in distributing methamphetamine in central Mississippi. According to court documents, Butler was indicted by a federal grand jury on January 26, 2021, for two counts of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Butler was also charged in a third count with possession of a firearm by a previously convicted felon.

Butler subsequently pled guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. The case is the result of an extensive Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) investigation, ‘Hailstorm,’ which began as an operation targeting illegal methamphetamine distribution in central Mississippi.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and the Jackson Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Keesha Middleton prosecuted the case.

Butler’s sentence serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to combat methamphetamine distribution in the state of Mississippi. The investigation and subsequent prosecution of Butler demonstrate the effectiveness of OCDETF investigations in disrupting and dismantling high-level drug traffickers.

Butler will serve his sentence in a federal prison, bringing an end to his involvement in distributing methamphetamine in central Mississippi. The case highlights the importance of collaboration between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in combating organized crime.

Defendant: Mario Butler

Criminal Charges: Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine (18 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1))

City and State: Jackson, Mississippi

Exact Date: January 26, 2021

Sentence: 120 months (10 years) in federal prison

Defendant’s Age: 42

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