A New Orleans man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug distribution and firearm offenses. Floyd Jones, 38, received an 80-month prison term after pleading guilty to three counts from an eight-count indictment. The charges included two counts of distributing methamphetamine and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
United States District Judge Greg Gerard Guidry handed down the sentence on August 5, 2025. In addition to the prison term, Jones will serve four years of supervised release and must pay a $300 mandatory special assessment fee.
According to court records, Jones was arrested on October 3, 2024, during an investigation into narcotics and firearms trafficking. On July 15 and August 22, 2024, he distributed more than 50 grams of methamphetamine to undisclosed individuals. He also sold a loaded Ruger Model Security-9 pistol despite knowing his status as a convicted felon prohibited him from possessing firearms or ammunition.
The prosecution was part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a national initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence by coordinating efforts between law enforcement agencies and communities. The Department of Justice enhanced its PSN strategy in May 2021 with goals including building trust within communities, supporting organizations that prevent violence, focusing enforcement priorities, and tracking results.
“Acting United States Attorney Simpson praised the work of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the New Orleans Police Department. This case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Troy Bell of the Violent Crime Unit.”
