Chickasaw County Methemphetamine and Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced

OXFORD - Anthony Russell, 34, of Woodland was sentenced today to ten years in prison after pleading guilty on a previous date for distributing methamphetamine.

According to court documents, the defendant was apprehended on May 13, 2024, with an amount of excess of fifty grams of actual methamphetamine, along with other narcotics.

Honorable Michael P. Mills, Senior United States District Court Judge, sentenced Russell to 120 months in prison followed by 5 years of supervised release. Russell was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals following sentencing.

United States Attorney Scott Leary states that the proliferation of drugs, especially methamphetamine, can no longer be tolerated. "It destroys our communities. Understand that methamphetamine is rarely just taken recreationally. It causes brain damage and ruins lives and families. Drug trafficking likewise fuels gangs and violence. This office and the DEA are dedicating resources to combat this scourge. A special thanks goes to AUSA Clyde McGee and our federal agents and local law enforcement. These law enforcement officers work tirelessly to make these cases - well done."

"Meth and fentanyl are poison. There is no safe haven for traffickers in Chickasaw County," said Drug Enforcement Administration Assistant Special Agent in Charge Anessa Daniels-McCaw. "Today's sentence is a clear win for public safety and our mission for a #FentanylFree Mississippi. We are relentless in the fight to protect our families."

Assistant U.S. Attorney Clyde McGee prosecuted the case.