New Orleans, Louisiana — Floyd Jones, 38, a resident of New Orleans, entered a guilty plea on May 13, 2025, to three federal charges related to the distribution of methamphetamine and illegal firearm possession. The announcement came from Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson, following Jones’ appearance before U.S. District Judge Greg Gerard Guidry.
Jones pleaded guilty to Counts Three, Four, and Five of an eight-count indictment. Counts Three and Four charge Jones with distributing methamphetamine, a powerful and illegal stimulant drug, in violation of federal law. Count Five alleges Jones, a convicted felon, illegally possessed a firearm and ammunition, another federal crime aimed at preventing gun violence.
According to court documents, Jones distributed more than 50 grams of methamphetamine on two separate occasions—July 15, 2024, and August 22, 2024—to undisclosed individuals. Jones also sold a Ruger Model Security-9, a nine-millimeter pistol loaded with eight rounds, despite knowing that his status as a convicted felon prohibited him from owning or selling firearms or ammunition.
Sentencing is scheduled for August 5, 2025. For each drug distribution count, Jones faces a mandatory minimum prison sentence of five years, with a potential maximum of 40 years. He could also incur fines up to $5 million and up to four years of supervised release for each count. The firearm possession charge carries a penalty of up to 15 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and up to three years of supervised release. Additionally, Jones must pay a $100 mandatory special assessment fee per count.
The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the New Orleans Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Troy Bell of the Violent Crime Unit prosecuted the case.
This prosecution is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a nationwide initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence. PSN focuses on building trust between law enforcement and communities, supporting organizations that work to prevent violence, setting enforcement priorities, and measuring results to ensure effective strategies.