Tampa, FL – A convicted felon has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term for distributing cocaine in Florida.
Avery Jones-Neal, 29, of Dunedin, was sentenced to 12 years and 7 months in federal prison for distributing cocaine, according to court documents.
Jones-Neal entered a guilty plea on February 21, 2024, for selling cocaine to a confidential informant on July 25, July 26, and July 31, 2023.
On July 26, 2023, Jones-Neal also sold a firearm, which he was prohibited from possessing as a convicted felon. A search warrant was executed on the residence where the sales took place and law enforcement located additional cocaine inside that residence.
Jones-Neal was subject to enhanced sentencing penalties since he had two prior convictions for narcotics distribution.
This 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 designed to reduce violent crime and gun violence in communities nationwide.
Avery Jones-Neal, a convicted felon, was sentenced to 12 years and 7 months in federal prison for distributing cocaine in Florida. The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat narcotics distribution and gun violence in the state.
Jones-Neal’s sentence reflects the severity of the crimes he committed, including the sale of a firearm to a prohibited person. The case also underscores the importance of the Project Safe Neighborhoods program in reducing violent crime and making communities safer.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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