Taree Lamott Armstrong, Drug Trafficking, Florida 2020

Taree Lamott Armstrong, 30, of Haines City, Florida, Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking Offenses

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Taree Lamott Armstrong, 30, of Haines City, Florida, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple drug-trafficking offenses.

According to court documents, on March 25, 2020, Armstrong was stopped by a trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol for having a license plate attached to the wrong vehicle. During the traffic stop, the trooper found approximately $1,520 and two bags of marijuana in Armstrong’s pockets. A search of Armstrong’s vehicle revealed cocaine, crack cocaine, hydrocodone, 43.6 grams of methamphetamine, and 2.25 pounds of marijuana.

Armstrong was arrested on state charges and released on bond. On July 2, 2020, Armstrong was a passenger in a traffic crash which occurred in Tallahassee. During the accident investigation, officers of the Tallahassee Police Department discovered that Armstrong attempted to hide two black bags which contained marijuana, crack cocaine, and drug paraphernalia associated with the sale of controlled substances.

On August 4, 2020, Armstrong was federally indicted for the previous drug-related charges. Armstrong was arrested by the Drug Enforcement Administration, with the assistance of the Florida Highway Patrol, on August 6, 2020, to address the federal charges. Upon his arrest, agents seized methamphetamine, marijuana, synthetic marijuana, approximately $1,160 in cash, and two digital scales from his vehicle.

Armstrong’s prior criminal history includes nine felony convictions, several of which involve narcotics distribution and violence against law enforcement officers. Given the nature of his prior felony convictions, Armstrong qualified as a Career Offender and was subject to increased Federal sentencing penalties.

“Those who repeatedly commit serious crimes are deserving of significant prison sentences,” stated Acting U.S. Attorney Jason R. Coody. “This career criminal has demonstrated his unwillingness to abide by the law, committing repeated drug crimes – while on bond for identical violations. Given the outstanding work of our state, local, and federal law enforcement partners, he will no longer be distributing drugs in our community.”

Defendant: Taree Lamott Armstrong

Criminal Charges: Multiple drug-trafficking offenses

City and State: Tallahassee, Florida

Exact Date: March 25, 2020 (traffic stop), July 2, 2020 (traffic crash), August 4, 2020 (federal indictment), August 6, 2020 (arrest)

Sentence or Outcome: 12 years in prison

Dollar Amounts: $1,520, $1,160

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