Tampa, FL – A local woman has been sentenced to four years behind bars for her role in distributing cocaine and methamphetamine in the Tampa area.
Temeko Evans, 47, of Brandon, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber to four years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute and the distribution of cocaine and 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.
According to court records, Evans conspired with her co-defendant, Torrey Taylor, to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine. Between February 11 and March 26, 2025, detectives from the Tampa Police Department conducted a series of controlled purchases from Evans and Taylor, including approximately two ounces of crack cocaine and two ounces of methamphetamine.
The investigation, led by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Tampa Police Department, revealed a coordinated effort between Evans and Taylor to distribute the illicit substances.
Taylor was sentenced to six years in federal prison on November 20, 2025, for his role in the conspiracy.
Evans pleaded guilty on October 2, 2025. She will begin serving her sentence immediately.
This case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jeff Chang.
The sentences handed down in this case serve as a reminder of the severe consequences of engaging in narcotics trafficking in our community. Those involved in such activities will be held accountable and face the full force of the law.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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