San Diego native Eric C. Jackson sentenced to 12 years in prison for orchestrating methamphetamine trafficking operation between California and Onondaga County in New York

Onondaga County, New York – Eric C. Jackson, a 33-year-old San Diego resident, was handed a 12-year prison sentence for his involvement in a widespread drug trafficking scheme that centered around the distribution of methamphetamine in Central New York, particularly Onondaga County. The sentence was announced by United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and DEA Special Agent in Charge of the New York Division, Frank A. Tarentino III.

Jackson’s sentencing follows his admission of guilt for conspiring to distribute significant amounts of methamphetamine from mid-2020 through early 2021. According to court documents, he was actively engaged in the operation that saw drugs transported from California to New York. His role included arranging for co-conspirators to travel between New York and California and personally managing the transportation of large sums of drug money. Specifically, Jackson carried tens of thousands of dollars in narcotics proceeds on flights from Syracuse back to San Diego.

The legal proceedings revealed the breadth of Jackson’s criminal activities and his pivotal role in facilitating the eastward expansion of a drug network that primarily operated out of California. His involvement extended beyond logistical support; he was deeply embedded in the operational aspects that sustained the drug trafficking network.

In addition to the prison term, United States Senior District Judge David N. Hurd mandated a 5-year term of supervised release for Jackson upon the completion of his incarceration. This measure aims to monitor and ensure that Jackson does not revert to criminal activities once he is reintegrated into society.

The case was brought to a close through collaborative efforts among several law enforcement agencies, including the DEA, U.S. Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), New York State Police-Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team (NYSP-VGNET), and local authorities from Onondaga County, Syracuse, Oklahoma City, and San Bernardino County. The prosecution was led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew J. McCrobie.