CALAB, Miss. — Caleb Jakwon King was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to fentanyl trafficking in Mississippi, according to court records. The plea was entered before Circuit Court Judge Kelly L. Mims on May 6, 2026.
Judge Mims ordered King to serve 40 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, with 25 years suspended. The remaining 15 years will be served without the possibility of parole or early release. King will also undergo five years of post-release supervision, the court said.
Under Mississippi law, individuals convicted of trafficking offenses are not eligible for parole. As a result, King will serve his full 15-year sentence day-for-day, officials stated. The case was investigated by the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, and the prosecution was led by Assistant District Attorney Megan French.
Jason D. Herring, district attorney for the First Circuit Court District, praised the efforts of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics in combating fentanyl distribution and safeguarding the community.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
