Floyd Jones, a 38-year-old resident of New Orleans, has pled guilty to multiple federal charges related to drug distribution and firearms possession. Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced the plea on May 13, 2025. Jones admitted guilt to Counts Three, Four, and Five of an eight-count indictment against him.
Counts Three and Four involve the distribution of methamphetamine, violating Title 21 of the United States Code. Count Five charges Jones with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition under Title 18 of the United States Code. Sentencing is scheduled for August 5, 2025, before U.S. District Judge Greg Gerard Guidry.
Jones faces substantial penalties for his actions. For each of Counts Three and Four, he could receive a sentence ranging from five to forty years in prison, along with fines up to $5 million and four years of supervised release. Count Five carries potential penalties of up to fifteen years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release. Additionally, there is a mandatory special assessment fee of $100 for each count.
Court documents reveal that on two occasions in July and August 2024, Jones distributed over fifty grams of methamphetamine. 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.
This case falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative aimed at reducing violent crime through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and community groups. The program emphasizes building trust within communities, supporting violence prevention organizations, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring outcomes.
Acting United States Attorney Simpson commended the efforts of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives alongside the New Orleans Police Department in this case. Assistant United States Attorney Troy Bell from the Violent Crime Unit led the prosecution.