Louisiana man sentenced for possession of methamphetamines

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A Many man has been sentenced to prison for for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

According to a press release, acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that Huey P. Scott, Jr., 63, has been sentenced for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Officials say Scott was found guilty of the charge by a federal jury on September 18, 2024, following a three-day trial.

United States District Judge S. Maurice Hicks, Jr. sentenced Scott to 151 months (12 years, 7 months) in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, on the drug trafficking charge.  Officials say evidence at the jury trial established that agents with the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office’s Tactical Narcotics Team conducted controlled buys of methamphetamine from Scott at his residence in Many, Louisiana, on three separate occasions in 2022.

According to the press release, agents found that Scott was a frequent user and distributor of methamphetamine, and it was proven that he sold the drugs.

After law enforcement conducted multiple controlled buys, agents executed a search warrant and arrested Scott at his residence. During the search of Scott’s property, agents found and seized a duffel bag containing a clear plastic bag which had approximately 139.31 grams of methamphetamine. In another bag, agents found what appeared to be smaller baggies containing smaller quantities of methamphetamine. 

Officials say the seized drugs were tested by the North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory and found to be methamphetamine. 

The case was investigated by Federal Bureau of Investigation and Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office’s Tactical Narcotics Team and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Mike Shannon and Earl M. Campbell.