U. S. Attorney Sayler A. Fleming | US Attorney - Eastern District of Missouri
U. S. Attorney Sayler A. Fleming | US Attorney - Eastern District of Missouri
Cape Girardeau Man Sentenced to 14+ Years in Prison for Selling Fentanyl
U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on Thursday sentenced a Cape Girardeau, Missouri man to 175 months in prison for selling fentanyl. Jimmy L. Hudson Jr., 47, pleaded guilty last year to distribution of fentanyl. He admitted selling fentanyl in April of 2023 to an informant working for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
According to court documents, "This latest case represents Hudson’s third federal drug-trafficking conviction." This indicates a pattern of criminal behavior in drug trafficking for Hudson.
At the time he sold the fentanyl, Hudson was on federal supervised release stemming from a 2015 conviction for distributing methamphetamine. After serving the nearly 15-year sentence, Hudson will once again be placed on supervised release.
The DEA played a crucial role in the investigation of this case. "The DEA investigated the case," highlighting the collaborative effort to bring individuals involved in drug trafficking to justice.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Jack Koester led the prosecution for the government, ensuring that legal proceedings were carried out effectively. "Assistant U.S. Attorney Jack Koester handled the prosecution for the government," showcasing the dedication of law enforcement in tackling drug-related crimes.
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