Tampa, FL – In a devastating blow to the streets of St. Petersburg, convicted felon DaQuan Brooks (23) has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in a narcotics trafficking and firearm offense case. On February 24, 2017, Brooks pleaded guilty to possessing crack cocaine with the intent to distribute it and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking activity.
According to court documents, on August 8, 2016, Pasco County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Brooks on an outstanding arrest warrant for charges of domestic battery by strangulation. During the arrest, deputies found a firearm in plain view inside Brooks’s car. A further search of the vehicle revealed approximately 45 grams of cocaine base in a plastic bag, along with a razor blade, commonly used to carve up chunks of cocaine base for distribution.
As a previously convicted felon, Brooks is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law. This blatant disregard for the law is a stark reminder of the dangers posed by individuals who engage in narcotics trafficking and firearm offenses.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Michael M. Gordon and Michael V. Leeman.
This case is another example of the success of the Department of Justice’s “Project Safe Neighborhoods” Program – a nationwide, gun-violence reduction strategy. Acting United States Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow, along with Daryl R. McCrary, Special Agent in Charge, ATF, is coordinating the Project Safe Neighborhoods effort here in the Middle District of Florida in cooperation with federal, state, and local law enforcement officials.
DaQuan Brooks, a convicted felon, is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law. His actions demonstrate a blatant disregard for the law and put innocent lives at risk. The Grimy Times commends the law enforcement agencies involved in this case for their tireless efforts in keeping our communities safe.
We urge our readers to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. Together, we can create a safer and more just society for all.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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