Ricky Oneal Wright, Methamphetamine Distribution, Mississippi 2021

WOODVILLE, MS – A Woodville man has been brought to justice after pleading guilty to selling a significant amount of methamphetamine in the local area.

Ricky Oneal Wright, 58, of Woodville, Mississippi, has been charged with possessing with intent to distribute 5 grams or more of methamphetamine, a crime he committed on October 22, 2019.

According to court documents, Wright sold 6.5 grams of pure methamphetamine to an individual on the aforementioned date.

The case was investigated by the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

Ricky Oneal Wright is scheduled to be sentenced on September 2, 2021, at 10 a.m. and faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 5 years in prison and a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison. The sentence will be determined by a federal district court judge after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Bert Carraway is prosecuting the case.

Ricky Oneal Wright’s guilty plea serves as a reminder of the harsh consequences of engaging in illicit activities involving controlled substances. The efforts of law enforcement agencies in Mississippi to combat the sale and distribution of methamphetamine are crucial to maintaining public safety.

The case is a testament to the dedication of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives in protecting the citizens of the state from the dangers of drugs.

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