WOODVILLE, MS – Two men from the small town of Woodville are headed to federal prison after being convicted of running a methamphetamine and cocaine distribution network in Wilkinson County. The bust, a joint effort led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), highlights the continued struggle against drug trafficking in the Mississippi backwoods.
Warren Jerome Goss, Jr., also known as “Jay,” 25, received a 70-month sentence handed down in U.S. District Court in Natchez on Wednesday. He’ll also face five years of supervised release after serving his time. His accomplice, Michael Jackson, a/k/a “Bear,” 45, was sentenced earlier this year, on May 3, 2022, to a significantly longer 108-month prison term, followed by three years of supervised release.
The operation, which ran from October 2019 to June 2020, was exposed through an undercover investigation. ATF agents made multiple controlled purchases of both methamphetamine and cocaine hydrochloride directly from Goss and Jackson, building a solid case against the pair. The details of the quantities involved haven’t been released, but the repeated transactions clearly indicated a consistent and deliberate effort to peddle poison in the community.
Both men were originally indicted by a federal grand jury on January 26, 2021. Faced with mounting evidence, both Goss and Jackson ultimately pled guilty to the charge of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine. The guilty pleas likely saved them from facing even harsher penalties at trial, but the sentences still reflect the severity of their crimes.
The ATF’s New Orleans Field Division spearheaded the investigation, working tirelessly to dismantle the drug operation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Bert Carraway prosecuted the case, navigating the complex legal proceedings and securing convictions against both defendants. While this bust represents a win for law enforcement, it’s a stark reminder that the demand for illegal drugs continues to fuel criminal activity across the country.
This case isn’t just about locking up two drug dealers; it’s about disrupting a network that preys on vulnerable communities and contributes to the cycle of addiction. The ATF and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Mississippi are sending a clear message: those who profit from the misery of others will be held accountable, and face the full weight of federal law.
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