North Louisiana Men Convicted of Illegal Possession of Methamphetamine and Firearms Receive Hefty Federal Prison Sentences

MONROE, La. – United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced the sentencing of three defendants for violations of drug and firearms offenses. Chief United States District Judge Terry A. Doughty sentenced the three defendants as follows:

Tyrone L. Singleton, 41, of Ruston, Louisiana, was sentenced to 288 months (24 years) in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Singleton pleaded guilty to the charge on March 14, 2024. This charge is the result of an investigation into drug trafficking activities in the Ruston area. In June 2023, law enforcement agents executed a search warrant of his residence. Inside the residence, agents found methamphetamine, a digital scale, and a Taurus .45 caliber revolver. The suspected narcotics were submitted to the crime lab for testing, and it was determined to be methamphetamine with a weight of at least 50 grams.

This case was investigated by U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Union Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Lincoln Parish Narcotics Enforcement Team, and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jessica D. Cassidy.

Justin Stampley, 26, of West Monroe, was sentenced to 144 months (12 years) in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense. On May 24, 2023, law enforcement agents executed a controlled purchase of methamphetamine and hydrocodone from Stampley at his home in West Monroe. Agents observed Stampley handle multiple firearms during the purchase and on the next day, obtained a search warrant for his residence. The search warrant was executed at Stampley’s residence on May 25, 2023, and during the search, agents recovered approximately 61.70 grams of methamphetamine and four firearms, including a Chinese SKS rifle, a Bersa 9mm pistol, a F.I.E. .25 caliber pistol, and a NEF .32 caliber revolver. Stampley pleaded guilty on March 21, 2024, to the two counts listed above.

This case was investigated by the DEA, ATF and Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney William C. Gaskins.

Robert Luther Sherman, 48, of Choudrant, was sentenced to 18 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. On March 4, 2023, deputies with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle in which Sherman was a passenger. Sherman was ordered to exit the vehicle and a pat-down search was conducted of his person. Inside Sherman’s front pocket was a North American Arms .22 magnum revolver.  Deputies learned that Sherman had a previous felony conviction for attempted possession of a Schedule II controlled substance.  During a subsequent interview with law enforcement agents, Sherman admitted that he knew he was prohibited from possessing any firearm or ammunition and he pleaded guilty to the charge on March 11, 2024.

This case was investigated by the ATF and Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Leon H. Whitten.

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