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Tangipahoa Parish Man Sentenced for Heroin Trafficking and Gun Charges
A Tangipahoa Parish man has been sentenced to federal prison time for violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act and the Federal Gun Control Act. Zetrick Jones, 36, of Tickfaw, Louisiana, was handed a total of 107 months in federal prison, consisting of 47 months for the drug trafficking charge and an additional 60 months for the firearms violation. He will also serve three years of supervised release following his release from custody.
Jones was indicted by the Federal Grand Jury on December 13, 2018, for five separate violations of federal law. This indictment was the result of a drug investigation led by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office.
During the course of this investigation, agents recovered a staggering amount of illicit substances and firearms from Jones’ residence. The search warrant executed on August 6, 2018, yielded 92 grams of heroin, 76 grams of marijuana, 721 Xanax pills, 24 Roxycontin pills, 6.9 grams of methamphetamine, four digital scales, a press, two boxes containing 22 bottles of promethazine, $3,469 in U.S. currency, a stolen pink and black Diamondback .380 caliber pistol, a Zastava AK-47, and a stolen black Glock 30 .45 caliber handgun.
Assistant United States Attorney Maurice Landrieu was in charge of the prosecution. This conviction serves as a reminder of the severe consequences of engaging in illicit activities, and we hope it will deter others from following in Jones’ footsteps.
The investigation was a joint effort between the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office. Their diligent work has led to the conviction of a notorious figure in the Tangipahoa Parish community.
Zetrick Jones’ case is a stark reminder of the dangers of gun violence and the devastating effects of heroin trafficking on our communities. We urge everyone to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
With this conviction, we hope to bring a sense of justice and closure to the victims and their families. We will continue to work tirelessly to keep our communities safe from the scourge of crime.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Weapons|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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