A Tupelo man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison without the possibility of release for fentanyl trafficking after pleading guilty earlier this month.
On May 5, Robert Jerome Jones appeared before Senior Circuit Court Judge Paul S. Funderburk and pleaded guilty to trafficking fentanyl. Judge Funderburk imposed a 40-year sentence today, with 25 years suspended, which means Jones will serve 15 years in the Mississippi Department of Corrections on a daily basis. Because of the gravity of the charge, he is not eligible for early release or parole.
The arrest and conviction resulted from the Tupelo Police Department’s K-9 Unit and a larger investigation by the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit.
“We extend our appreciation to these agencies for their dedication and efforts,” said District Attorney Jason D. Herring.
NMNU Agent Jason Henson and Tupelo Police Officer Dustin Tutor received special commendation for their crucial involvement in the case.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Brian Neely and Megan French for the State of Mississippi.
