Federal Judge Sends Meth Dealer to Prison for 14 Years
A federal judge has sentenced Sharon Lynn Jones, 46, to 14 years in federal prison for selling methamphetamine throughout the Eastern District of North Carolina.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the sentencing, which was handed down by Chief U.S. District Judge Richard E. Myers, II.
Jones pleaded guilty on May 5, 2026, to one count of distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.
‘Sharon Lynn Jones repeatedly chose to flood this community with meth, and her history shows she had every opportunity to stop,’ said U.S. Attorney Ellis Boyle.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Jones was identified as a major methamphetamine distributor in May 20125 by the DEA and the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators conducted four controlled purchases from her during May and June 2025.
Later, they stopped her for a traffic violation and found a substantial quantity of crystal methamphetamine. Jones agreed to cooperate with law enforcement and was not charged. However, she continued to sell and possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute over the next two and a half months.
Jones had previously been convicted of two state court convictions in 2024 and 2025 for possessing with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver drugs, but received only probation. As a result of those convictions, the federal court system classified her as a career offender.
‘The Duplin County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the DEA to better serve the citizens of Duplin County, remove drug dealers that are selling large quantities of illegal narcotics, and help stop these deadly drugs from making it to our streets and communities,’ said Duplin County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Chuck Weaver.
Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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