Jackson Man Sentenced to 188 Months in Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl. More than 11,000 Fentanyl Pills Seized

Jackson, MS - A Jackson man was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison on Tuesday, March 17th in federal court for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.

According to court documents and statements made in court, law enforcement identified Roman Walker, 35, as a distributor of narcotics from Hinds County, Mississippi. Court filings reflect that Walker was distributing a "menu" of narcotics, business hours, and prices for different drugs he was selling. On or about January 24, 2023, while executing a search warrant of Walker's residence, law enforcement discovered large quantities of narcotics including more than 11,000 blue fentanyl pills, fentanyl powder, and methamphetamine packaged for distribution into the metro Jackson area.

United States Attorney Baxter Kruger of the Southern District of Mississippi and DEA Special Agent in Charge Steven Hofer made the announcement.

The United States Drug Enforcement Agency investigated the case with assistance from the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics.

Assistant U.S. Attorney C. Brett Grantham prosecuted the case.

This case is part of Operation Take Back America (https://www.justice.gov/dag/media/1393746/dl?inline) a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department's Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).