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Larry Andrews, 41, Sentenced to 14 Years for Cocaine Conspiracy and Money Laundering
In a major blow to Jacksonville’s cocaine trade, Larry Andrews, 41, has been sentenced to 14 years and 7 months in federal prison for his role in a massive cocaine conspiracy and money laundering scheme. U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan handed down the sentence in a Jacksonville courtroom.
According to court documents, Andrews was part of a cocaine trafficking ring that brought in kilograms of the drug from south Florida and sold it to dealers in Jacksonville. Andrews, along with co-conspirators Isaiah Bynes and Deangelo Butler, maintained a cocaine processing room in a dormitory-style building owned by Bynes. The room was used to process the kilograms of cocaine, which were then sold to dealers on the east side of Jacksonville.
Andrews, a long-time cocaine dealer, was involved in drug-related conflicts with other groups in the area and had been shot on four separate occasions. He stopped selling cocaine in mid-2010 due to a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigation, but continued to launder money through a Gentlemen’s Club called the Vivid Vixen’s Nightclub, which he financed with $98,000 of drug money. At the end of each night, half of the cash generated at the club was delivered to Andrews.
The club, which opened in late 2011, has since closed. This was the final sentence in a series of cases related to the conspiracy. Bynes was previously sentenced to 14 years and 7 months in federal prison, while Butler was sentenced to 6 years and 3 months.
The case was investigated by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney A. Tysen Duva. Andrews pleaded guilty on January 22, 2013. The court also entered a money judgment against Andrews for $98,000, which represents the drug proceeds that he laundered through the nightclub.
Andrews’ sentence marks a significant victory for law enforcement in their efforts to disrupt Jacksonville’s cocaine trade. The city continues to grapple with the consequences of drug-related violence and crime, and this sentencing is a reminder of the serious consequences faced by those involved in these activities.
As the investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Office are committed to working together to keep our communities safe and hold accountable those who engage in these crimes.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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