Tymel Rashad Franklin, a Mobile man, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking operation. On January 6, 2021, Mobile Police officers used a confidential informant to purchase approximately one ounce of methamphetamine from Franklin.
The purchase was made while Franklin was armed with a Glock 32 handgun. In addition to the firearm, police found a digital scale with methamphetamine and marijuana residue on it in Franklin’s pocket, as well as $2,649 in cash.
Franklin had previously been convicted of receiving stolen property and possession of marijuana in the first degree in 2015. The case against Franklin was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms and the City of Mobile Police.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney George F. May. Franklin was sentenced on August 23, 2024, by United States District Court Judge Kristi K. DuBose to 120 months imprisonment for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of the drug trafficking.
The sentence reflects the severity of the crime and the need to hold individuals accountable for their actions. Franklin’s conviction and sentencing serve as a reminder of the consequences of engaging in methamphetamine trafficking.
The City of Mobile Police and the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms worked together to bring Franklin to justice. This case highlights the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies in combating methamphetamine trafficking.
Tymel Rashad Franklin, the defendant, was found guilty of the following crimes: possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of the drug trafficking. The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms and the City of Mobile Police Department. Franklin was previously convicted of receiving stolen property and possession of marijuana in the first degree in 2015.
Franklin was sentenced to 120 months imprisonment, which is equivalent to 10 years. The sentence was handed down by United States District Court Judge Kristi K. DuBose on August 23, 2024. Franklin was found to have $2,649 in cash at the time of his arrest.
Franklin was armed with a Glock 32 handgun during the methamphetamine trafficking operation. The gun was discovered by police during the investigation. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney George F. May.
Tymel Rashad Franklin, a Mobile man, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for methamphetamine trafficking with a firearm. Franklin was found guilty of possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of the drug trafficking. The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms and the City of Mobile Police Department.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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