Tupelo, Miss. — Caleb Jakwon King pleaded guilty May 6, 2026, to trafficking fentanyl and was sentenced the same day by Circuit Court Judge Kelly L. Mims, court officials said.
Judge Mims ordered King to serve 40 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, with 25 years suspended, leaving 15 years to serve. King will also be subject to five years of post-release supervision following his term of incarceration.
Under Mississippi law, individuals convicted of trafficking offenses are not eligible for parole or early release, meaning King must serve the 15-year term day-for-day, the release said. The case was investigated by the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Megan French on behalf of the state.
The District Attorney’s Office said, “The District Attorney’s Office appreciates MBN’s continued efforts to combat the distribution of fentanyl and to protect the safety of our community.” Jason D. Herring is the district attorney for the First Circuit Court District.
Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid linked to rising overdose deaths nationwide, and trafficking convictions often carry severe penalties under state and federal law. This is a developing story and will be updated as more details emerge.
