Tampa, Florida – A notorious methamphetamine trafficker has been brought to justice after a lengthy investigation and trial. Omar Pitter, a 45-year-old San Diego resident, has been sentenced to 33 years and 4 months in federal prison for his role in shipping over 65 kilograms of methamphetamine to the Middle District of Florida.
According to testimony and evidence presented at trial, Pitter was the source of supply for Hopeton Goslin, who was shipping large quantities of methamphetamine to the Middle District of Florida. Investigators testified that the estimated combined weights of the shipments were 34 kilograms of cocaine and 697 pounds of methamphetamine. Pitter had been commercially shipping Goslin cocaine and methamphetamine since 2023.
DEA agents traveled to California to arrest Pitter and search two addresses he was associated with. At that time, they also learned of an additional co-conspirator, Pitter’s friend Ciara Guss. Text messages in Pitter’s and Guss’s phones showed that Pitter and Guss had been shipping packages, similar in size and weight to ones sent to Goslin, all over the country since 2021. Guss brokered the deals and received payments for the shipments.
Guss was also found guilty at trial of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison. During a search of Pitter’s residence, agents located numerous money orders that were either blank or made out to a fictitious person. Agents also seized over $400,000 in appraised jewelry.
The investigation into Pitter’s activities revealed that he had used some of the money to obtain high-end vehicles, clothing, and jewelry. His girlfriend, Keona Fulton, was also investigated for money laundering. Fulton had four bank accounts, including a business bank account, which she used to layer and co-mingle Pitter’s narcotics proceeds. The investigation showed that Fulton and Pitter used some of the money to obtain high-end vehicles, clothing, and jewelry.
Pitter was found guilty of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and money laundering. His girlfriend, Keona Fulton, was also convicted at trial of conspiracy to commit money laundering and is pending sentencing. This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, the St. Petersburg Police Department, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Samantha Newman.
The sentencing of Omar Pitter is a significant blow to the methamphetamine trafficking ring that operated in the Middle District of Florida. His 33-year sentence serves as a reminder that those involved in narcotics trafficking will be held accountable for their crimes.
Defendant: Omar Pitter
Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and money laundering
City and State: Tampa, Florida
Exact Date: September 2025 (sentencing)
Sentence: 33 years and 4 months in federal prison
Dollar Amounts: Over 65 kilograms of methamphetamine, 34 kilograms of cocaine, and $400,000 in appraised jewelry
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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