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United States of America v. Jerome Clifton Clegg
Date: 04-10-2024
Case Number: 1:23-cr-00103-TBM
Judge: Taylor B. McNeel
Court: The United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi (Harrison County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Gulfport
Defendant's Attorney: Shon Ellerby
Description:
Pascagoula Man Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
Jerome Clifton Clegg, 39, was sentenced to 72 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
The Drug Enforcement Administration and the Southern Mississippi Metro Enforcement Team received information that Jerome Clifton Clegg was distributing large quantities of methamphetamine in Pascagoula. In August 2023, agents began surveillance of Clegg's residence and observed drug transactions taking place. A traffic stop conducted on one individual who purchased drugs from Clegg yielded 58 grams of methamphetamine, and a traffic stop with a second individual yielded an additional 3 grams. Based on this information, agents conducted a search of Clegg's home which yielded additional narcotics and a handgun.
On December 4, 2023, Clegg pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.
U.S. Attorney Todd W. Gee and Special Agent in Charge Steven Hofer of the Drug Enforcement Administration made the announcement.
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the South Mississippi Metro Enforcement Team.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Erica Rose.
Gulfport, Mississippi criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine .
Jerome Clifton Clegg, 39, was sentenced to 72 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
The Drug Enforcement Administration and the Southern Mississippi Metro Enforcement Team received information that Jerome Clifton Clegg was distributing large quantities of methamphetamine in Pascagoula. In August 2023, agents began surveillance of Clegg's residence and observed drug transactions taking place. A traffic stop conducted on one individual who purchased drugs from Clegg yielded 58 grams of methamphetamine, and a traffic stop with a second individual yielded an additional 3 grams. Based on this information, agents conducted a search of Clegg's home which yielded additional narcotics and a handgun.
On December 4, 2023, Clegg pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.
U.S. Attorney Todd W. Gee and Special Agent in Charge Steven Hofer of the Drug Enforcement Administration made the announcement.
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the South Mississippi Metro Enforcement Team.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Erica Rose.
Outcome:
Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 72 months in prison
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Jerome Clifton Clegg?
The outcome was: Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 72 months in prison
Which court heard United States of America v. Jerome Clifton Clegg?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi (Harrison County), MS. The presiding judge was Taylor B. McNeel.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Jerome Clifton Clegg?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Gulfport. Defendant's attorney: Shon Ellerby.
When was United States of America v. Jerome Clifton Clegg decided?
This case was decided on April 10, 2024.