St. Pete Resident Sentenced For Heroin And Methamphetamine Offenses

Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Virginia Hernandez Covington today sentenced Tequan Ramsey (29, St. Petersburg) to 5 years and 3 months in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin and 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. The court also ordered Ramsey to forfeit $4,705, an amount traceable to proceeds of the offense. Ramsey entered a guilty plea on January 25, 2024.

According to court documents, law enforcement received information that individuals were distributing narcotics in Clearwater, Florida. During an investigation conducted by federal and local law enforcement officers, Ramsey and his co-defendant, Ciera Anderson, distributed heroin on December 8, 2022. On January 13, 2023, Ramsey and Anderson distributed heroin and methamphetamine.  On March 3, 2023, Ramsey and Anderson were found in a vehicle with heroin and methamphetamine and arrested. 

Anderson previously pleaded guilty for her role in this case. Her sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 2, 2024.

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Clearwater Police Department. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Maria Guzman. Assistant United States Attorney James Muench handled the forfeiture proceedings.