Christopher Michael Stanton Jr., 29, of Pensacola, Florida, was handed a 97-month federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to possessing illegal narcotics and a firearm in the presence of young children. The sentence was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
On August 7, 2024, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Stanton’s residence on West Baars Street, where they found marijuana, cocaine, ammunition, and drug paraphernalia. Three young children were also present during the raid.
U.S. Attorney Heekin emphasized the severity of the offense, stating, “The fact that the defendant had dangerous narcotics in his home with young children is inexcusable.”
This case was a joint effort between the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and the Gulf Coast HIDTA Task Force. Assistant United States Attorney Jessica S. Etherton prosecuted the case.
Stanton’s conviction is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative aimed at eliminating cartels, transnational criminal organizations, and violent crime. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida offers public court documents online.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida is committed to protecting communities from the dangers posed by illegal drugs and firearms. For more information, visit www.justice.gov/usao/fln.
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- State: Florida
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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