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Travis W. Carroll, a 26-year-old felon from Pensacola, Florida, has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of a firearm or ammunition by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense. The charges stem from an incident where law enforcement responded to an armed robbery at the Beacon Food Store in Pensacola. Carroll, who matched the description of the suspect, was pulled over while riding an electric bicycle and found to be in possession of a loaded firearm, methamphetamine, a scale, and over $600 in cash.
The investigation was led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Carroll faces up to 20 years in prison for the methamphetamine charge, up to 15 years for the firearm charge, and a minimum of 5 years to life imprisonment for the drug trafficking offense.
The guilty plea is part of the Department of Justice’s Operation Take Back America, which aims to prosecute armed drug traffickers and keep communities safe. U.S. Attorney John P. Heekin stated that his office will continue to prioritize aggressive prosecutions to achieve this goal.
Carroll’s case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Thomas S.P. Geek. The outcome of the case demonstrates the commitment of law enforcement agencies to combating drug trafficking and gun violence in Pensacola and surrounding areas.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: Florida
- Location: US
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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