Reagan T. Fondren Acting United States Attorney for the Western District Of Tennessee | U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee
A Memphis man has been sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking operation. Jeffery “Bud B” Sevier, aged 48, received a sentence of 198 months for conspiring to distribute cocaine. U.S. District Court Judge Mark S. Norris also mandated four years of supervised release following his prison term. The announcement was made by Interim United States Attorney Joseph C. Murphy, Jr.
The investigation into the Memphis Mob's drug activities led authorities to a North Memphis home where narcotics were being sold. On March 4, 2019, an incident involving stolen narcotics resulted in gunfire. A police officer responding to the scene saw an individual with a gunshot wound fleeing the location. Surveillance footage captured Sevier at the scene with co-conspirators firing at a vehicle containing five people, including a minor. One person was injured but survived the incident. Sevier was arrested and provided false information to law enforcement.
Further evidence from surveillance showed that members of the Memphis Mob distributed drugs from this house daily until relocating after the shooting.
In July 2022, Sevier was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine. The court attributed responsibility for 4.5 kilograms of cocaine to him and recognized his leadership role within the Memphis Mob, directing others in drug sales and managing the gang’s distribution site.
There is no parole available in the federal system.
Jason Stankiewicz, Acting Special Agent in Charge, stated: "The ATF will continue to use its resources to combat illegal firearm possession, drug distribution, and violent acts of crime."
This case is part of an Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) initiative targeting major drug trafficking organizations through coordinated law enforcement efforts.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Memphis Police Department, and Shelby County Sheriff’s Office conducted the investigation.
Assistant United States Attorneys Greg Allen and Michelle Kimbril-Parks prosecuted this case for the government.
