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Jonesville Man Sentenced to 97 Months in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Distribution and Firearms Charges

United States Attorney David C. Joseph announced that 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…

U U.S. Department of Justice Fri 10 Jan 2020, 07:00 EST Updated 29 Oct 2026, 10:19 1 min read

ALEXANDRIA, LA. — This is an official press release from the U.S. Department of Justice (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)), published as received.

ALEXANDRIA, La. – United States Attorney David C. Joseph announced that 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. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica D. Cassidy prosecuted the case.

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Charges and indictments are allegations; every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Sentences reflect the official record at the time of publication. Request a correction.

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