Tallahassee, Florida – Malik Ray, 28, of Tallahassee, Florida, has pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession with intent to distribute marijuana.
In a joint investigation between the Tallahassee Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, officers found an AR-style pistol, over five pounds of marijuana, and other evidence of drug dealing at Ray’s residence on October 22, 2024.
Ray had been distributing marijuana since at least March 2024, according to court documents. He faces up to twenty years’ imprisonment and a lifetime of supervised release when he is sentenced.
U.S. Attorney John P. Heekin praised the partnership between state and federal law enforcement, stating, ‘This case is another outstanding example of state and federal law enforcement partnering to protect the citizens of North Florida.
‘My office is committed to safeguarding our communities against the predations of violent felons by keeping those offenders off our streets.’
The case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.
Related Federal Cases
- Marvin ‘MJ’ Mitchell, Possession with Intent to Distribute, Florida 2019 · Texas
- Glenn Edward Davis, Jr., Firearms & Drug Possession, Florida 2019 · Oklahoma
- Douglas Lanier Hogan, Armed Drug Dealer, Florida 2020 · Oklahoma
- Lawrence Dunbar, Felon in Possession, Ohio 2022 · Ohio
- Bradleigh Wayne Carter, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Florida 2020 · Wyoming
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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