United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown has announced the sentencing of two men with Lincoln Parish connections for violations of drug and firearms offenses. Chief U.S. District Judge Terry A. Doughty sentenced the defendants as follows:
Tyrone L. Singleton, 41, of Ruston, was sentenced to 288 months (24 years) in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Singleton pleaded guilty to the charge on March 14, 2024.
The Lincoln Parish Narcotics Enforcement Team made the arrest as part of an investigation into drug trafficking activities in the Ruston area. In June 2023, law enforcement agents executed a search warrant of Singleton’s residence. Inside the residence, methamphetamine, a digital scale, and a Taurus .45 caliber revolver were recovered.
Robert Luther Sherman, 48, of Choudrant, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. On March 4, 2023, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle in which Sherman was a passenger.
A North American Arms .22 magnum revolver was found in Sherman’s front pocket. Deputies learned Sherman had a previous felony conviction for attempted possession of a Schedule II controlled substance. During a subsequent interview, Sherman admitted that he knew he was prohibited from possessing any firearm or ammunition and he pleaded guilty on March 11.
