Jaidan Latrell Alexander, a 26-year-old from Ladson, South Carolina, received a 10-year federal prison sentence followed by 5 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to possessing firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.
Key Evidence
Investigators uncovered a straw purchasing scheme where Alexander, prohibited from owning guns due to prior convictions, used a family member to acquire multiple firearms. Social media posts evidenced his narcotics distribution, and he had been arrested several times while armed.
Incident Details
On April 23, 2023, Alexander exchanged gunfire outside his apartment during an attempted robbery. A search on August 30, 2024, by ATF agents revealed guns, over 2.5 pounds of marijuana, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, and drug packaging tools like scales and vacuum sealers inside the apartment.
This sentencing underscores federal efforts to curb gun violence linked to drug crimes in the Charleston region.
