Shabazz Sangria Wingfield, a 22-year-old from Athens, Georgia, has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. The sentence was handed down by the Honorable C. Ashley Royal, United States District Judge in Athens, Georgia.
According to the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, Michael J. Moore, Wingfield was stopped by officers with the Athens-Clarke County Police Department on November 21, 2013, after committing a traffic violation on West Broad Street in Athens, Georgia. During the stop, an officer observed a piece of crack cocaine on the passenger seat where Wingfield had been sitting.
A subsequent search of Wingfield revealed a loaded 9mm semi-automatic pistol in his pants, along with crack cocaine, powder cocaine, oxycodone, and marijuana. As part of his plea agreement, Wingfield admitted to the charges, which included possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
U.S. Attorney Michael Moore stated, “Although a young man, Shabazz Wingfield has already accumulated a regrettable number of arrests for charges involving firearms. I sincerely hope that Mr. Wingfield emerges after five years in federal prison as a changed man; in the meantime, the streets of Athens will be a safer place.”
The case was investigated by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF). Assistant United States Attorney Peter Leary handled the prosecution for the Government. Inquiries regarding the case should be directed to Pam Lightsey at the United States Attorney’s Office at 478-752-3511.
Wingfield’s sentence serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of engaging in drug trafficking and firearm crimes. The streets of Athens are safer with Wingfield off the streets, and the community can rest assured that law enforcement is working tirelessly to combat these types of crimes.
In a city plagued by drug-related violence, the sentencing of Shabazz Wingfield is a significant victory for law enforcement. The cooperation between the Athens-Clarke County Police Department and the ATF demonstrates the commitment to reducing crime and making the community a safer place. As Wingfield begins his 60-month sentence, the people of Athens can take comfort in knowing that justice has been served.
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Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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