Tampa Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking
A Tampa man has been sentenced to 12 years and 7 months in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine. Derek Wallace, 46, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Susan C. Bucklew.
Wallace had pleaded guilty to the charges on November 29, 2022. According to court documents, on January 5, 2022, Wallace arranged a drug transaction with a confidential source. Officers arrested Wallace when he arrived at the transaction location, and he was found to be in possession of fentanyl and methamphetamine.
An additional 45 grams of fentanyl and 234 grams of methamphetamine were located in Wallace’s residence at the time of his arrest. This was not Wallace’s first run-in with the law, as he was on probation at the time of his arrest.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Samantha Beckman.
Wallace’s sentence serves as a reminder of the severe consequences of drug trafficking in the state of Florida. The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement agencies to combating the opioid epidemic and keeping communities safe.
The Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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