Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Antoine Depray Jackson, 54, of Charlotte, was sentenced to 144 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release today on drug and gun charges, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
Alicia Jones, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Charlotte Field Division, Jae W. Chung, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Atlanta Field Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which oversees the Charlotte District Office, and Sheriff Donald G. Brown II of the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office, join U.S. Attorney Ferguson in making today’s announcement.
According to court records, law enforcement began an investigation into Jackson after he was identified as a drug distributor in the Mecklenburg, Lincoln, and Catawba County areas. On October 4, 2023, a federal search warrant was executed at Jackson’s residence. Law enforcement seized quantities of cocaine base and a loaded KAHR Arms model CT-45, 45 caliber pistol. Jackson has prior criminal convictions, and he is prohibited from possessing a firearm.
On February 7, 2025, Jackson pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and possession of a firearm by a felon. He is in federal custody and will be transferred to the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
In making today’s announcement, U.S. Attorney Ferguson thanked the ATF, the DEA, and the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office for their investigation of the case.
Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (SAUSA) William Wiseman prosecuted the case. Mr. Wiseman is a state prosecutor with the office of the 26th Prosecutorial District and was assigned by District Attorney Spencer Merriweather to serve as a SAUSA with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Charlotte. Mr. Wiseman is sworn in both state and federal courts. The SAUSA position is a reflection of the partnership between the District Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Office.