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Tampa Man Sentenced To Five Years In Federal Prison For Selling Crack Cocaine

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida

Tampa, Florida – Senior U.S. District Judge Richard A. Lazzara has sentenced Nathaniel Atkins (27, Tampa) to five years in federal prison for possessing with the intent to distribute crack cocaine. He pleaded guilty on November 20, 2015.

According to court documents, between January and May 2015, Atkins sold crack cocaine to a confidential informant (CI) on four occasions. He also sold a firearm to the CI on one occasion. Atkins was arrested on July 29, 2015, at the Tampa International Airport.

This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Rachel Jones.

Updated February 8, 2016
Topic
Drug Trafficking
Component
USAO - Florida, Middle

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