Avery Jones-Neal, a 29-year-old convicted felon from Dunedin, Florida, has been sentenced to 12 years and 7 months in federal prison for distributing cocaine in the Tampa area.
According to court documents, Jones-Neal sold cocaine to a confidential informant on three separate occasions: July 25, July 26, and July 31, 2023. On July 26, 2023, he also sold a firearm, which he was prohibited from possessing as a convicted felon.
A search warrant was executed at the residence where the sales took place, and law enforcement located additional cocaine inside that residence. Jones-Neal was subject to enhanced sentencing penalties due to his two prior convictions for narcotics distribution.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Clearwater Police Department. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Samantha Newman.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities. The program focuses on fostering trust and legitimacy, supporting community-based organizations, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring results.
U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle handed down the sentence on February 21, 2024. Jones-Neal entered a guilty plea on the same day.
This case serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and related crimes in the Tampa area. The investigation and prosecution demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement agencies to keeping communities safe.
Avery Jones-Neal’s sentence is a significant blow to those involved in cocaine distribution and trafficking in the region.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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