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Floyd Barber, 25, Pleads Guilty in St. Louis Drug Case
A St. Louis man has been found guilty of conspiracy to possess with an intent to distribute controlled substances, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime resulting in death, and conspiracy to possess a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Floyd Barber, 25, appeared before United States District Court Judge Ronnie L. White and pleaded guilty to the charges. The judge has not set a sentencing date.
According to the investigation, on October 3, 2017, Barber and others traveled in a vehicle to the 4700 block of Goodfellow Boulevard in St. Louis to buy controlled substances from an individual. After buying drugs from this individual and leaving the area, Barber and his associates returned to the area to steal drugs, money, and other valuables from that same individual.
Barber and one or more of his associates were armed with loaded firearms during the robbery. During the robbery, Barber and one or more of his accomplices shot the victim multiple times. The victim died from his gunshot wounds.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives investigated the case. The investigation revealed that Barber and his associates were involved in a large-scale drug trafficking operation in the St. Louis area.
Floyd Barber’s guilty plea marks a significant milestone in the fight against drug trafficking in the St. Louis area. The case serves as a reminder of the dangers of drug trafficking and the devastating consequences of violence associated with it.
The case is a testament to the dedication and hard work of law enforcement agencies in the St. Louis area. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives worked tirelessly to investigate the case and bring those responsible to justice.
Floyd Barber’s sentencing date has not been set. The court will determine the appropriate sentence based on the severity of the crime and the defendant’s prior record.
Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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