Big local meth suppliers get big federal sentences | News

Dexter Jones, 42, of Hattiesburg and Darrion Jones, 33, of Heidelberg were sentenced Thursday by U.S. District Judge Keith Starrett for their roles in a drug-trafficking conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and Assistant Special Agent in Charge Derryle Smith with the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Dexter Jones was sentenced to serve life in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, while Darrion Jones was sentenced to serve 300 months in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Dexter Jones was ordered to pay a $25,000 fine and Darrion Jones was ordered to pay a $20,000 fine.

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