Georgia Meth and Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison
ORLANDO, Fla. – U.S. District Judge Carlos E. Mendoza has sentenced John David Horton (38, Georgia) to 10 years in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and 40 grams or more of a mixture containing fentanyl. Horton had pleaded guilty on September 11, 2023.
According to court documents, on December 20, 2022, agents with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit were conducting surveillance when they observed Horton exit a vehicle carrying a black bag. After Horton returned to the vehicle with the bag, agents continued to conduct surveillance and observed multiple traffic violations, resulting in a traffic stop. A police canine then provided a positive alert to the odor of illegal narcotics, leading to a search of the vehicle. During the search, officers located a black bag matching the bag Horton was observed carrying, which contained 283.8 grams of 100% pure methamphetamine and 167.4 grams of fentanyl.
This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. It was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida.
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