Two Marion County men have been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for their roles in distributing fentanyl and heroin in Ocala, Florida. Gerald Douglas Dandridge, Jr. (25, Ocala) and Scott Weaver (38, Anthony) were sentenced by United States District Judge Thomas P. Barber on their guilty pleas entered in early 2025.
The investigation, led by the Marion County Unified Drug Enforcement Strike Team and the Drug Enforcement Administration, revealed that between May and December 2023, Dandridge and Weaver worked together to sell fentanyl and heroin to a confidential informant. Dandridge also separately sold fentanyl to the informant in February and March of 2024.
This is not the first time that Dandridge and Weaver have been involved in offenses related to the possession with intent to distribute or sale of controlled substances. Both men have previously been convicted of such offenses.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Sarah Janette Swartzberg. The investigation and prosecution of this case highlight the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat the sale and distribution of fentanyl and heroin in Marion County.
The sentencing of Dandridge and Weaver serves as a reminder of the severe consequences of engaging in such activities. The sale and distribution of fentanyl and heroin pose a significant threat to public health and safety, and those who engage in such activities will be held accountable.
The Marion County Unified Drug Enforcement Strike Team and the Drug Enforcement Administration commend the efforts of the confidential informant who cooperated with law enforcement in this investigation. The informant’s bravery and willingness to cooperate with law enforcement helped to bring Dandridge and Weaver to justice.
Defendant Information:
Defendant: Gerald Douglas Dandridge, Jr.
Charge: Six counts of distribution and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and heroin
City and State: Ocala, Florida
Date: Early 2025 (guilty pleas entered)
Sentence: 10 years in federal prison
Defendant: Scott Weaver
Charge: Five counts of distribution and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and heroin
City and State: Anthony, Florida
Date: Early 2025 (guilty pleas entered)
Sentence: 10 years in federal prison
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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