A Deltona felon is facing more than two decades behind bars after being caught with a firearm during a cocaine sale.
On April 18, 2013, Edwin Vidal Torres (31, Deltona) was arrested by agents who found 19 ounces of cocaine, a digital scale, $3,793 in cash, and a revolver in his possession.
Torres pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking offense on June 4, 2013.
U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. sentenced Torres to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison, citing his lengthy criminal history, which included offenses involving violence, firearms, and drug trafficking.
Torres was designated a career offender due to his extensive criminal record.
During his arrest, Torres admitted to carrying the firearm during drug deals involving more than nine ounces of cocaine to protect himself and his assets.
This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Volusia Bureau of Investigations, with Assistant United States Attorney Daniel C. Irick handling the prosecution.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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