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Methamphetamine Dealer Found Guilty in Vero Beach
MIAMI – A South Florida federal jury has found Denzil Olajuwon Stewart, 30, guilty of narcotics distribution crimes for selling 276.7 grams of pure methamphetamine.
In a sting operation, law enforcement officers observed Stewart drive away from his Vero Beach home in a white Porsche SUV, arrive at another residence about 30 minutes away, and sell what they later discovered was 276.7 grams of pure methamphetamine to a buyer. The buyer resold the methamphetamine, which was inside a plastic shopping bag, to a confidential informant. Stewart’s fingerprints were on the bag.
The jury found Stewart guilty of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine actual and distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine actual. He faces between 10 years and life in prison.
U.S. Attorney Hayden P. O’Byrne for the Southern District of Florida; Special Agent in Charge Deanne L. Reuter of the DEA, Miami Field Division, and Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers made the announcement.
The DEA Port Saint Lucie and the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Christopher Hudock and Michael Porter prosecuted it.
According to the investigation, Stewart sold 276.7 grams of pure methamphetamine on Dec. 28, 2023. The case is now awaiting sentencing, during which Stewart is expected to face between 10 years and life in prison.
The case number is 24-cr-14058 and related court documents and information may be found on the website of the District Court for the Southern District of Florida at www.flsd.uscourts.gov or at http://pacer.flsd.uscourts.gov.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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