Meth Trafficker Sentenced to Life in Prison
Barry Leon James was convicted of Trafficking in Methamphetamine in Cherokee County
Centre- District Attorney Summer Summerford announced today that Barry Leon James was convicted of Trafficking in Methamphetamine in Cherokee County. James appeared in the Circuit Court of Cherokee County on November 3, 2025 for a pre-trial hearing before the Honorable Andrew Hairston. At that hearing, James entered a guilty plea to the offense of Trafficking in Methamphetamine. Due to James’ numerous prior felony convictions, he was sentenced to Life in Prison.
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Summerford stated, “those who provide illegal drugs to other people should be on notice that we will not tolerate those who help ruin lives and families. Drug addiction is an epidemic. Those who participate in providing illegal drugs to people in the community are part of the problem. If you are caught in the web of addiction, please ask for help. A lifetime down that road only leads to pain and harm for you and those who love you. Lives continue to be lost because of illegal drugs. Talk with your children. Let them know drugs will lead them down a path of incarceration, loss, and evidentially death.” The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Brady Burns.
