Travis Jackson, 34, from New Orleans, was sentenced on Tuesday for violating federal gun control and controlled substances laws. Jackson, who had a prior felony conviction and was prohibited from possessing firearms, was found with a gun and caught distributing fentanyl, according to the United States Attorney’s Office.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted a series of controlled drug purchases from Jackson and his co-defendant, which led to wiretaps on the co-defendant's two phones. The intercepted communications included discussions about drug trafficking, negotiations with buyers and larger dealers, and warnings about law enforcement presence. Based on this evidence, the Federal Bureau of Investigation executed search warrants, leading to the co-defendant’s arrest with a gun and fentanyl, and Jackson’s arrest while holding a firearm, as reported by the United States Attorney’s Office.
Jackson was sentenced to 60 months in prison for each count, with the sentences running concurrently. He will also face supervised release after his time in prison: four years for the drug conviction and three years for the felony firearm possession. Additionally, he was ordered to pay a $200 special assessment fee. After completing his prison sentence, Jackson will be under supervision to help with his reintegration into society, as stated by the United States Attorney’s Office.
