A South Georgia resident, Joshua Keith Thompson, 37, has been sentenced to 200 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release. This decision was made by Senior U.S. District Judge W. Louis Sands on July 24. Thompson had previously pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
U.S. Attorney William R. “Will” Keyes commented on the case, stating, “Convicted felons who repeatedly disregard the law will face federal accountability.” He emphasized the commitment to working with law enforcement to target and bring offenders to justice.
FBI Atlanta Special Agent in Charge Paul Brown remarked on Thompson’s repeated disrespect for the law and reaffirmed their dedication to bringing lawbreakers to justice. GBI Director Chris Hosey also highlighted the importance of holding repeat offenders accountable for criminal activities impacting multiple communities.
Colonel William W. Hitchens, III from the Georgia Department of Public Safety noted that this case exemplifies cooperation between state and federal agencies in holding criminals accountable.
The incident leading to Thompson’s arrest occurred on March 25, 2023, when a Georgia State Patrol trooper stopped him for not wearing a seatbelt. During the stop, it was discovered that he possessed methamphetamine weighing over 784 grams and provided a false driver’s license before attempting to flee on foot.
Thompson has a history of criminal activity in South Georgia with multiple felony convictions across various counties including Cook County, Crisp County, and Lowndes County Superior Courts.
The investigation was conducted by FBI Atlanta’s Valdosta Resident Agency along with the GBI and GSP under the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS). Assistant U.S. Attorney Monica L. Daniels is prosecuting the case for the Government.
