TAMPA, FL – Evan Ingram, 42, of Clearwater, is facing a potential life sentence after being indicted on a slew of federal charges, including trafficking cocaine and illegally possessing firearms despite a lengthy criminal record. The indictment, unsealed Monday, paints a picture of a repeat offender brazenly flouting the law.
According to federal prosecutors, Ingram distributed cocaine on seven separate occasions in August and September of 2022. Simultaneously, he was allegedly in possession of firearms on four of those dates. This isn’t a first-time offense for Ingram; court records reveal he’s a convicted felon with seven prior felonies on his record, including at least three violent crimes or serious drug offenses – automatically disqualifying him from owning guns or ammunition under federal law.
The charges are significant. Ingram is facing up to 20 years in federal prison for each of the seven counts of distribution of a controlled substance. More damning, the two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and the two counts of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon each carry a minimum mandatory sentence of 15 years, potentially escalating to life in prison. The U.S. Attorney’s Office, led by Roger B. Handberg, is pursuing the maximum penalties.
The investigation was a joint effort between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Clearwater Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Samantha Newman will lead the prosecution, with Assistant United States Attorney Suzanne Nebesky handling the forfeiture of any assets linked to Ingram’s criminal activity. The ATF has been particularly aggressive in targeting repeat offenders in the Tampa Bay area.
This case falls under the umbrella of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a Department of Justice program aiming to reduce violent crime and gun violence by fostering collaboration between law enforcement and local communities. Launched in 2021, the program emphasizes building trust, supporting community organizations, and focusing enforcement efforts on the most pressing threats.
An indictment is merely an accusation, and Ingram is presumed innocent until proven guilty. However, the evidence presented to the grand jury clearly suggests a pattern of dangerous behavior. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case as it moves through the federal court system, bringing you the unvarnished truth about crime in America. “
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Key Facts
- Agency: ATF
- Category: Weapons|Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Press Release
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