Thomas Michael Ibarra, Armed Fentanyl Trafficking, Florida 2020
Armed Fentanyl Trafficking Lands Brevard County Man 19 Years in Prison
Orlando, Florida – Thomas Michael Ibarra, a 30-year-old man from Brevard County, has been sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense.
Ibarra had pleaded guilty to the charges on October 27, 2020.
According to court documents, Ibarra was responsible for distributing more than 9 kilograms of fentanyl in the Brevard County area during the approximately one-year period leading up to his arrest.
Further, when arrested, Ibarra was in possession of nearly a quarter of a kilogram of fentanyl, and during the execution of a search warrant at his residence, law enforcement recovered two firearms, over three-quarters of a kilogram of fentanyl, scales, and other drug paraphernalia.
This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Palm Bay Police Department, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Melbourne Police Department, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Shawn P. Napier.
Ibarra's 19-year sentence is a stern warning to those involved in armed fentanyl trafficking in Florida. The consequences of such crimes are severe and long-lasting, affecting not only the individuals involved but also the communities they serve.
As the Grimy Times continues to report on cases like Ibarra's, we strive to hold accountable those who engage in such illicit activities and to provide a voice for the victims affected by these crimes.
Defendant Name: Thomas Michael Ibarra
Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense
City and State: Orlando, Florida
Date: October 27, 2020 (sentencing)
Sentence: 19 years in federal prison
Amount: None applicable
Case Details: This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Palm Bay Police Department, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Melbourne Police Department, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Shawn P. Napier.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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