United States of America v. David White, Jr.

Alexandria, LA - The United States of America charged David White, Jr. with distribution of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.



David White Jr., 49, of Jonesville, Louisiana, was sentenced January 7, 2020, by U.S. District Judge Dee D. Drell, to serve 97 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for distribution of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.



According to information presented to the court, on February 5, 2019, David White Jr. sold approximately one ounce of methamphetamine to an undercover agent for $450.00. During the drug transaction, White pulled a North American Arms .22 Magnum revolver from his pocket and told the undercover agent that this was the weapon he carried.



The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), FBI, and the Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office investigated the case.

Charges:

NARCOTICS - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE - Distribution of Methamphetamine with Forfeiture Allegations

(2)



VIOLENT CRIME/DRUGS/MACHINE GUN - Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking with Forfeiture Allegations

(3)

Defendant sentenced to 37 months imprisonment as to Count 2 and 60 months imprisonment as to Count 3, to run consecutively, with credit for time served; upon release from imprisonment, supervised release for a term of 3 years as to Count 2 and 3 years as to Count 3, to run concurrently; $200 Special Assessment