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Arzalea Teshean McLaughlin, 37, Benjamin Eugene Mack, 54, and Roger Cornell Daniels, 37, all of Crestview, Florida, have been indicted for their roles in a cocaine trafficking ring. The trio is accused of conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and cocaine base. The alleged crimes took place in Crestview, with the investigation spanning multiple agencies and months. The men appeared in federal court for their arraignment and face a jury trial on July 20, 2026.
The indictment alleges that the men used communications facilities to further their illicit activities, in addition to the cocaine trafficking charges. If convicted, McLaughlin and Mack face a minimum of 10 years in prison, with a maximum sentence of life. Daniels faces a minimum of 5 years, with a potential total sentence of 74 years.
The case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative aimed at dismantling cartels and transnational criminal organizations. The investigation was led by the Drug Enforcement Administration, with assistance from the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigations and the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
The prosecution will be handled by Assistant United States Attorney Alicia H. Forbes. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida is one of 94 offices nationwide, working to protect communities from violent crime and illicit activities.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: Florida
- Location: US
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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