Timothy Harper, Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Mississippi 2024

Pascagoula Man Pleads Guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

Gulfport, MS - In a shocking turn of events, 42-year-old Timothy Harper of Pascagoula, Mississippi, has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 55.3 grams of methamphetamine.

According to court documents, on October 24, 2023, a clear plastic bag containing suspected methamphetamine was purchased from Timothy Harper in Pascagoula. A subsequent laboratory test of the substance confirmed that Harper sold 55.3 grams of methamphetamine at 98% purity.

Timothy Harper, 42, pled guilty in U.S. District Court in Gulfport to possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. He is scheduled to be sentenced on August 14, 2024, and faces up to twenty years in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the South Mississippi Metro Enforcement Team. Assistant U.S. Attorney Lee Smith is prosecuting the case.

The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi and Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation made the announcement.

The consequences of Harper's actions are severe, and his guilty plea serves as a warning to those involved in the illicit trade of methamphetamine. As the investigation continues, it is clear that the authorities are committed to bringing those responsible for these crimes to justice.

The people of Pascagoula can rest a little easier knowing that Timothy Harper, a major distributor of methamphetamine, will face the consequences of his actions.

In this case, the defendant's name is Timothy Harper, and he has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine in Gulfport, Mississippi. The exact date of the crime is October 24, 2023, and the sentence or outcome is up to 20 years in prison.

We will continue to follow this case and bring you updates as more information becomes available.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdms/pr/pascagoula-man-pleads-guilty-possession-intent-distribute-methamphetamine-0