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26.5 Years in Prison for Pensacola Man
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA
Charles E. Posey, Jr., a 33-year-old man from Pensacola, Florida, has been sentenced to 26.5 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearms offenses.
Posey was arrested on December 3, 2020, when law enforcement found over $20,000 in United States currency, ten firearms, and large amounts of cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana at a residence in Pensacola.
During his plea in federal court, Posey admitted to being present at the residence, which also had his white Lexus on scene. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives located large amounts of methamphetamine and marijuana within the vehicle, along with a Glock .40 caliber pistol with an attached “drum” acting as an extended magazine with 27 live rounds inside.
Posey is a multi-convicted felon who has been to state prison previously. His prior state convictions also involve drug trafficking and firearms offenses.
“Those who repeatedly commit serious crimes are deserving of significant prison sentences,” said U.S. Attorney Jason R. Coody. “This career criminal has demonstrated his unwillingness to abide by the law, committing repeated drug crimes. Given the outstanding work of our state, local, and federal law enforcement partners, he will no longer be distributing drugs in our community.”
Posey’s prison sentence will be followed by 5 years of supervised release.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys David L. Goldberg and Kaitlin Weiss.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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