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Port Charlotte Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Methamphetamine and Heroin Distribution
Tampa, Florida – In a shocking turn of events, 47-year-old Michael Edward Lindsey has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and possessing a controlled substance with the intent to distribute it. Under the Armed Career Criminal Act, Lindsey faces a minimum mandatory sentence of 15 years, and up to life, in federal prison.
Lindsey, a multi-time convicted felon for narcotics distribution and violent offenses dating back to 1996, was arrested on November 13, 2022 by officers from the North Port Police Department (NPPD) on an active warrant. During a search incident to his arrest, the officers found Lindsey in possession of distribution quantities of methamphetamine and heroin.
This is not the first time Lindsey has been involved in illicit activities. On June 9, 2022, officers from the NPPD conducted a traffic stop in the area of 12145 Tamiami Trail in North Port and found Lindsey in possession of a Smith & Wesson Bodyguard .380 caliber pistol loaded with five rounds of ammunition and approximately 1.6 grams of methamphetamine. As NPPD officers approached Lindsey’s vehicle, Lindsey consumed a large quantity of drugs by emptying the contents of a bag into his mouth. The 1.6 grams of methamphetamine were all that NPPD could recover after Lindsey had consumed the remainder.
The case against Lindsey was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the North Port Police Department. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys David W.A. Chee and Samantha C. Beckman.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
Lindsey’s sentencing date has not yet been set.
This case highlights the importance of community-based programs that prevent violence from occurring in the first place. The PSN program aims to foster trust and legitimacy in our communities, support community-based organizations, set focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measure the results.
As a convicted felon, Lindsey is not entitled to possess a firearm, and his actions demonstrate a clear disregard for the law. We hope that his sentence will serve as a deterrent to others who would engage in similar activities.
Lindsey’s history of narcotics distribution and violent offenses dates back to 1996, and his recent arrest and plea deal demonstrate the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat crime in our communities.
This article is part of our ongoing series on crime and justice in the United States.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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