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Pinellas Man Arrested on Nine-Count Indictment for Firearm and Narcotics Offenses
Tampa, FL – A Pinellas County man has been arrested on a nine-count indictment for firearm and narcotics offenses. Derrick Evans, 44, of St. Petersburg, was taken into custody by federal authorities.
According to the indictment, Evans is charged with seven counts of possessing with the intent to distribute narcotics, one count of carrying a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and one count of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. If convicted of the narcotics offenses, Evans faces a maximum penalty of 20 years on each count.
On multiple occasions between February 25 and May 6, 2022, Evans possessed with the intent to sell or deliver cocaine. On May 6, 2022, Evans possessed a firearm in furtherance of his drug trafficking activity. As a result of his multiple prior convictions, including attempted first-degree murder, Evans is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law.
An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty. This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence.
The case was investigated by the Pinellas Park Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. It will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Samantha Beckman.
Derrick Evans is currently being held in federal custody. His case is a prime example of the ongoing efforts to combat violent crime and gun violence in the Tampa Bay area. The Pinellas County community can rest assured that those who break the law will be held accountable.
As part of the PSN program, law enforcement agencies are working to foster trust and legitimacy in the communities they serve, support community-based organizations that help prevent violence, set focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measure the results.
For more information on this case, please contact the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida. The investigation and prosecution of this case are a testament to the dedication and commitment of law enforcement agencies in the Tampa Bay area to keeping our communities safe.
The indictment also notifies Evans that the United States intends to forfeit the firearms recovered in this investigation. The sentence or outcome of this case has not been determined and will be decided by a judge at a later date.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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