Columbia, SC – Twin brothers Quincey Oneil Jackson and Quinton Oneil Jackson, both 41, were sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison after admitting their roles in a wide-ranging drug trafficking conspiracy that funneled cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl into the Midlands.
Search uncovering stash
Prosecutors said the brothers operated the drug ring from 2020 until July 2024. During that time, they distributed large quantities of narcotics across the Columbia area. On April 12, 2024, federal and local agents executed a search warrant at the home the brothers shared, seizing methamphetamine, fentanyl, marijuana, and a firearm.
Heavy sentences handed down
U.S. District Judge Sherri A. Lydon sentenced both men to 188 months in prison, followed by court-ordered supervision. Federal sentences are served without the possibility of parole.
Multi-agency investigation
The case stemmed from a joint investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration and multiple local law enforcement agencies, including sheriff’s offices in Clarendon, Richland, and Lexington counties, as well as the Columbia Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Elizabeth Major prosecuted the case.
Key Points
- Twin brothers Quincey and Quinton Jackson sentenced to 188 months each in federal prison.
- Agents seized meth, fentanyl, marijuana, and a firearm from their Columbia home.
- Multi-agency investigation led to guilty pleas in large-scale drug trafficking conspiracy.
The Jackson brothers’ empire of narcotics came to an end with matching prison terms and no parole.