NEW ORLEANS – Floyd JONES, 38, of New Orleans, is facing a long stretch behind bars after receiving an eighty (80) month federal sentence for pushing meth and illegally possessing a firearm. United States District Judge Greg Gerard Guidry handed down the sentence on August 5, 2025, following JONES’s guilty plea to multiple counts of a superseding eight-count indictment.
The case, pursued by Assistant United States Attorney Troy Bell of the Violent Crime Unit, stems from an October 3, 2024, arrest for suspected narcotics and firearm trafficking. Court documents reveal JONES distributed over 50 grams of methamphetamine to undisclosed individuals on July 15 and August 22, 2024. The indictment specifically charged JONES with violations of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B) for the methamphetamine distribution.
But the drugs weren’t the end of it. JONES also peddled a loaded Ruger Model Security-9, nine-millimeter caliber pistol, complete with eight rounds of ammunition. This put him in direct violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8), as he’s a convicted felon prohibited from owning firearms. The prosecution successfully argued that JONES knowingly broke the law, continuing to arm himself despite his criminal history.
Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced the sentencing, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. The 80-month sentence for Counts 3, 4, and 5 will be served concurrently. Beyond imprisonment, Judge Guidry ordered four (4) years of supervised release and a $300 mandatory special assessment fee. This isn’t just about locking up one man; it’s about disrupting the flow of dangerous drugs and guns onto the streets of New Orleans.
This case is a key component of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a federal initiative designed to bring together law enforcement at all levels and the communities they serve to combat violent crime. Launched in May 2021, the program focuses on building trust, supporting community organizations, strategic enforcement, and measurable results. Simpson specifically lauded the collaborative effort of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the New Orleans Police Department in securing this conviction.
The sentencing of JONES sends a clear message: those who profit from poisoning our communities with methamphetamine and illegally arm themselves will be held accountable. While this conviction represents a win for law enforcement, the fight against violent crime in New Orleans – and across the nation – is far from over. Grimy Times will continue to track these cases and expose the individuals who prey on vulnerable communities.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Weapons|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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