Darnell Devaughn Burnett, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Florida 2023

A Pensacola man has been sentenced to 150 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine, 100 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing heroin, a quantity of fentanyl, and a quantity of cocaine.

PENSACOLA, FLORIDA - Darnell Devaughn Burnett, 40, of Pensacola, Florida, was sentenced to serve 150 months in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to the charges. The sentencing occurred on an unspecified date in 2023.

The charges against Burnett were the result of a joint investigation by the Pensacola Police Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney J. Ryan Love.

On June 13, 2023, a state search warrant was executed at Burnett's residence in Pensacola, Florida. During the search of the residence, law enforcement located and seized 829 grams of methamphetamine, 137.9 grams of heroin, small quantities of fentanyl and cocaine, a digital scale and bags used for drug distribution.

Burnett's prison sentence will be followed by 5 years of supervised release. This case is another example of how our strong law enforcement partnership enhances public safety in Pensacola, said Pensacola Police Chief Eric Randall. We are committed to utilizing every resource available to hold accountable those responsible for the distribution of dangerous drugs in our community.

The DEA Miami Field Division remains committed to pursuing those who continue to put personal profits over the lives of our citizens by distributing this poison in our communities and hold them accountable for their actions, said DEA Miami Field Division Special Agent in Charge Deanne Reuter. With the support and cooperation from our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners, we will continue to succeed in our mission of keeping our Florida communities safe and healthy.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndfl/pr/pensacola-man-sentenced-150-months-federal-prison-possession-drugs