A Jackson, Mississippi man has been sentenced in federal court for distributing methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of firearms. Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Jarvis Wilson, 39, received his sentence on September 2, 2025 from United States District Judge Greg Gerard Guidry after pleading guilty to two charges.
Wilson was convicted on one count of distributing 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and another count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. He was sentenced to 188 months in prison for the drug distribution charge and 180 months for the firearm charge, with both sentences to be served concurrently. Additionally, Wilson will serve five years of supervised release and must pay a $200 mandatory special assessment fee.
Court documents state that on April 8, 2024, Wilson sold over 500 grams of methamphetamine to an individual he believed was a legitimate buyer. On the same day, law enforcement agents searched his residence as part of their investigation into his drug trafficking activities. During the search, they found ammunition along with two firearms: a Ruger Model LCR .22 caliber revolver and a Smith & Wesson Model 1000 Super 12-gauge shotgun.
The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), which coordinates efforts among law enforcement agencies and communities to reduce violent crime and gun violence. The Department of Justice strengthened its PSN strategy in May 2021 by focusing on building trust within communities, supporting organizations that work to prevent violence before it starts, setting targeted enforcement priorities, and tracking outcomes through measurement.
"Acting U.S. Attorney Simpson praised the work of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives." The prosecution was handled by Assistant United States Attorney Troy Bell from the Violent Crime Unit.
