OKLAHOMA CITY – JARMELLE DANTE CARTER , 38, of Midwest City, has been sentenced to serve nine years in federal prison for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition after a previous felony conviction and for his role in a drug conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.
According to public records, on May 15, 2025, Midwest City Police Department officers executed a search warrant at two addresses associated with Carter and located two 12-gauge shotguns, ammunition, a large amount of currency, and controlled substances, including cocaine and marijuana. On July 16, 2025, a federal grand jury charged Carter with being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition and with drug conspiracy. Carter pleaded guilty on December 10, 2025, and admitted he possessed two shotguns and ammunition despite his prior felony convictions, and that he conspired with others to possess cocaine with the intent to distribute .
At a sentencing hearing on April 21, 2026, U.S. District Judge David L. Russell sentenced Carter to serve nine years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. In announcing the sentence, Judge Russell noted Carter’s repeated drug dealing history. Public record reflects he has prior felony convictions in Oklahoma County District Court, including convictions for distribution of cocaine in case number CF-2007-4865, and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute in CF-2012-367.
This case is the result of an investigation by Midwest City Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms. Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel Gridley prosecuted the case.
Reference is made to public filings for additional information.
Source: U.S. Attorney’s Office — Western District of Oklahoma — U.S. Department of Justice press release.