Federal Jury Convicts Midwest City Man of Manufacturing Crack Cocaine and Illegal Firearm Possession

OKLAHOMA CITY – A federal jury has convicted ANTONIO LARINGO KNOX, 53, of Midwest City, of manufacturing cocaine base, commonly known as crack cocaine, and illegal possession of firearms after a previous felony conviction, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.

On January 17, 2024, a federal grand jury returned a Superseding Indictment against Knox, charging Knox with manufacturing cocaine base and being a felon in possession of firearms, amongst other charges. On November 7, 2024, following a two-day trial, a federal jury convicted Knox of these two charges. According to evidence presented at trial, on September 12, 2023, Oklahoma City Police Department officers executed a search warrant at Mr. Knox’s home, where they found cocaine base, razor blades, digital scales, ammunition, and firearms. Mr. Knox admitted to manufacturing the cocaine base that was recovered.

According to public record, Knox has a number of previous felony convictions, including conspiring to distribute a controlled dangerous substance in Oklahoma County District Court case number CF-2004-3693, and possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm after a previous felony conviction in Oklahoma County District Court case number CF-2006-6617.

At sentencing, Knox faces up to 35 years in federal prison, and fines totaling up to $1,250,000.

This case is the result of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Oklahoma City Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Stephen Hoch and Matthew Anderson are prosecuting the case.

Reference is made to public filings for additional information.