On September 30th, A federal jury found Sirkeameo Vandrell Johnson of Monroe guilty of Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Distribution of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, and Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Offense.
Johnson faces a mandatory minimum sentence of at least fifteen years in federal prison and up to life in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for January 6, 2027, before United States Chief District Judge Terry A. Doughty.
According to court documents, a confidential informant conducted multiple controlled purchases of methamphetamine and firearms from Johnson and a co-conspirator. Wearing audio and video monitoring devices, the informant made several visits to Johnson to conduct the controlled buys, which were corroborated through law enforcement surveillance. In addition to the drug charges, Johnson is prohibited from possessing firearms due to a prior felony conviction.
This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Drug Enforcement Administration, Metro Narcotics of Ouachita Parish, Monroe Police Department, Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office, and West Monroe Police Department. It was prosecuted as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods.
