A Phenix City man was sentenced to 25 years in prison following his conviction on federal gun and drug charges, announced George L. Beck, Jr., United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama.
Antonio Darset King, Sr., 47, was convicted of possessing a firearm during a drug trafficking offense, of being a felon in possession of a firearm, and for possessing cocaine with the intent to sell it.
In March 2016, a federal jury convicted King of the aforementioned charges. Evidence at trial established that in February 2014, Russell County Sheriff’s Office investigators executed a search warrant at King’s Phenix City residence.
There they recovered a firearm, more than 5 grams of cocaine, and approximately $3,000 dollars in cash. Testimony in court showed that King intended to sell the cocaine recovered by investigators and that he had a firearm for the purpose of protecting his drug trafficking trade.
Additionally, because King had previously been convicted of a felony, federal law prohibited him from possessing a firearm. U.S. Attorney Beck stated that King was a threat to the safety of the community and that the sentence sends a message to those who engage in similar activities.
“I truly appreciate the assistance we received from the U.S Attorney’s Office and ATF in this case,” stated Russell County Sheriff Heath Taylor. “King was one of the most dangerous individuals I have encountered during my law enforcement career. The citizens of Russell County are safer today with him off the streets.”
This case was investigated by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Assistant United States Attorney Todd A. Brown prosecuted the case.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Weapons|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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