Multiple defendants sentenced for fentanyl trafficking in Lee County

Several defendants were sentenced to prison for fentanyl trafficking and possession in Lee County Circuit Court this week, according to a news release from the First Circuit Court District.

Circuit Judge Michael P. Mills Jr. sentenced Theodis Barron, 60, to 40 years in prison on August 11, after he pleaded guilty to trafficking fentanyl. Barron will serve 15 years without the possibility of parole or early release and must complete five years of post-release supervision. The North Mississippi Narcotics Unit investigated his case.

Robert Simmons, 44, also pleaded guilty to trafficking fentanyl on August 12. Judge Mills sentenced him to 40 years in prison, with 12 years to serve. Simmons will also serve the entire sentence on a day-for-day basis and complete five years of post-release supervision. His case was investigated by agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit.

Samardre Braxton, 25, was sentenced to 50 years after pleading guilty to sale and possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute on August 10. He will serve 20 years in prison, with five years of post-release supervision. His case was investigated by the Pontotoc Police Department and the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit.

Assistant District Attorneys Megan French and Sidra Winter prosecuted the cases on behalf of the state. Jason D. Herring is the district attorney for the First Circuit Court District, according to the release.

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