A violent crime has shaken the streets of Oklahoma City. On December 18, 2022, a shooting occurred in Bricktown, leaving a trail of destruction and fear in its wake. The incident, which involved a passenger firing a gun out of a car window at another vehicle, has now led to a 10-year prison sentence for the perpetrator.
Quintral Demetrices Jones, 28, of Oklahoma City, was sentenced to serve 120 months in federal prison for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.
According to public records, Jones was charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, illegal possession of a firearm after a previous felony conviction, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime. The charges stem from an incident where officers with the Oklahoma City Police Department responded to a parking lot in Bricktown in reference to a shooting.
On scene, officers reviewed surveillance footage, where they watched a passenger of a vehicle—later determined to be Jones—fire a weapon out of the passenger window at another occupied vehicle. Officers eventually located and searched the vehicle Jones was in and found cocaine and a firearm, which was later confirmed to be the one fired at the scene of this shooting.
On June 24, 2024, Jones pleaded guilty, and admitted he intended to distribute the cocaine in the car and possessed a gun in furtherance of his drug trafficking.
At the sentencing hearing on November 19, 2024, U.S. District Judge Bernard M. Jones sentenced Jones to serve 120 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release. In announcing his sentence, Judge Jones noted the serious nature of the offense involving the discharge of a firearm and the possession of distribution levels of cocaine.
Public record reflects that Jones has a long criminal history, with convictions in Oklahoma County District Court that include: concealing stolen property and possession of marijuana in case number CF-2014-5742; unauthorized use of a vehicle, aggravated attempting to elude a police officer, and possession of an offensive weapon while committing a felony in case number CF-2014-6402; second degree burglary in case number CF-2014-6451; possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and felon in possession of a firearm in case number CF-2017-6174.
This case is the result of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Oklahoma City Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Stan J. West prosecuted the case.
This case is also part of “Operation Shots Fired.” Operation Shots Fired targets cases involving individuals who discharge firearms as part of their criminal activity, such as drive-by shootings or when shots are fired during robberies, domestic disputes, or other incidents.
Defendant/Respondent: Quintral Demetrices Jones
Criminal Charges: Possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, illegal possession of a firearm after a previous felony conviction, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime
City and State: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Exact Date: December 18, 2022 (incident date), June 24, 2024 (guilty plea), November 19, 2024 (sentencing)
Sentence or Outcome: 120 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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