United States Drug Enforcement Administration

GAINESVILLE, FLA. – Khiri Jackson, 31, of Cross City, Fla., was sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. The sentence was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

U.S. Attorney Heekin said: “This case exemplifies the excellent partnerships between our state and federal law enforcement partners that are forged in the unified commitment to rid our communities of deadly drugs and the criminals who traffic this poison. My office stands ready to aggressively pursue drug traffickers with the full force of the law.”

Court documents reflect that the Drug Enforcement Administration had been investigating the drug trafficking activities of Jackson since late 2024. On April 15, 2025, a traffic stop was conducted as Jackson returned to Old Town from the Ocala area, where officers believed his source of supply was located. After a canine alerted on Jackson’s vehicle, approximately a pound of methamphetamine was located in a vacuum sealed bag on the driver’s floorboard. Jackson has prior state convictions for selling methamphetamine.

"This sentence sends a clear message that drug trafficking will not be tolerated in Dixie County. Methamphetamine has devastated too many families in our community, and we will continue to work side by side with our federal, state, and local partners to hold offenders accountable and keep our neighborhoods safe," said Sheriff Darby Butler.

“Stopping drug traffickers and keeping deadly drugs out of our communities is our mission,” said DEA Miami Field Division Special Agent in Charge Deanne L. Reuter. “Every Mr. Jackson we bring to justice is one step closer to protecting our communities.”

The case involved a joint investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Dixie County Sheriff’s Office, and the Levy County Sheriff’s Office. 

This case is part of Operation Take Back America (https://www.justice.gov/dag/media/1393746/dl?inline ), a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces and Project Safe Neighborhood.