Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington handed down a 20-year sentence to Darrence White, 29, of Brooksville, for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl.
White pleaded guilty on April 7, 2025, in a case that is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities.
According to court documents, on March 11, 2023, a deputy with the Pasco Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in which White was a passenger. The deputy detected a strong odor of narcotics emitting from the vehicle and removed the occupants, including White.
An officer located a bag in the glove compartment that contained methamphetamine, fentanyl, and a blue latex glove. During a subsequent search of White, officers recovered additional controlled substances and a blue latex glove like the one from the glovebox.
This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Maria Guzman.
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office initially responded to the traffic stop, and their swift action led to the recovery of the controlled substances. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives assisted in the investigation, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office prosecuted the case.
The Project Safe Neighborhoods program aims to reduce violent crime and gun violence by fostering trust and legitimacy in communities, supporting community-based organizations, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.
Darrence White, 29, of Brooksville, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Defendant: Darrence White
Criminal Charges: Possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl
City and State: Tampa, Florida
Exact Date: April 7, 2025 (sentencing)
Sentence or Outcome: 20 years in federal prison
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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