Tampa, Florida – A coordinated federal and local law enforcement operation in St. Petersburg has resulted in the arrest of 44 individuals on charges ranging from firearms possession to drug trafficking.
Acting U.S. Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow, Special Agent in Charge Daryl R. McCrary of the ATF, Chief Anthony Holloway of the St. Petersburg Police Department, and State Attorney Bernie McCabe of the Sixth Judicial Circuit announced the culmination of the eight-month St. Petersburg Violent Crime Reduction Initiative.
“The prosecutions announced today underscore our office’s ongoing commitment to prosecuting violent and armed criminals,” Muldrow stated. “They also reflect the strength of our federal, state, and local law enforcement partnerships.”
Special Agent in Charge McCrary emphasized ATF’s role: “ATF continues to aggressively pursue violent offenders, and we will continue to protect and serve communities with our law enforcement partners.”
Chief Holloway highlighted the importance of community safety: “The more guns we take off the street, the more successful we are at reducing the fear of crime in our community. It is this kind of inter-agency relationship that makes our public safety efforts so effective.”
The individuals charged range from 20 to 40 years of age, with charges including possession of firearms, distribution of controlled substances, and violent crimes. The federal cases will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys from the Violent Crimes and Gangs Section, while state cases will be handled by Assistant State Attorneys from the Sixth Judicial Circuit.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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