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Odessa Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Cocaine Trafficking
A federal jury found Antonius Russel Ford, 28, of Odessa, guilty of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, a crime that could land him in prison for 30 years.
According to evidence presented at trial, Ford bought hundreds of grams of cocaine and crack cocaine from a supplier in Town ‘n’ Country, a community in Tampa, and then resold the drugs in Spring Hill and elsewhere.
Law enforcement intercepted numerous telephone conversations between Ford and the supplier, which led to the execution of federal search warrants at two businesses in Town ‘n’ Country on April 12, 2013. Agents recovered approximately 255 grams of cocaine, as well as several thousand dollars in cash.
This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, and the Tampa Police Department. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Patrick Scruggs.
Ford was indicted on May 13, 2013, and his sentencing hearing will be scheduled at a later date.
The guilty verdict was announced by Acting United States Attorney A. Lee Bentley, III.
As a result of this conviction, Ford’s actions will have a lasting impact on the community and will serve as a reminder of the consequences of engaging in illicit activities.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Human Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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