Winter Haven Meth Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison
TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber has sentenced Floyd Hintteon Green, Jr. (62, Winter Haven) to 10 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Green was found guilty on September 6, 2023, following a bench trial.
According to court documents, on December 28, 2022, detectives with the Winter Haven Police Department pulled over Green’s vehicle for a window tint violation. During a consensual search of the vehicle, detectives found a black toiletry bag containing 442 grams of high-purity methamphetamine. Green admitted to possessing the methamphetamine and that he sold it for about $2,600 per pound.
This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Winter Haven Police Department. It was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida.
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