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Ex-Cop Sentenced for Steroid Trafficking
Dewitt McDonald, a 46-year-old former police officer, has been sentenced to five years in prison for carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime.
McDonald, of Wellington, was ordered to pay $25,810.00 in restitution by United States District Judge James I. Cohn in Ft. Lauderdale.
McDonald operated two businesses, Prime Performance Wellness Centers, Inc. and Prime Health and Rejuvenation Clinic, through which he unlawfully distributed anabolic steroids and other prescription drugs.
According to the investigation, on March 5, 2013, McDonald made a delivery of these drugs to someone in Palm Beach County while on duty and carrying his Smith & Wesson MP40 pistol.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Lawrence D. LaVecchio, Paul F. Schwartz, and Jeffrey N. Kaplan.
U.S. Attorney Wifredo A. Ferrer commended the investigative efforts of the FBI and FDA-Office of Criminal Investigations, as well as the West Palm Beach Police Department for their cooperation in the matter.
This case serves as a reminder of the importance of holding public officials accountable for their actions.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Drug Trafficking,Fraud & Financial Crimes,Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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