TAMPA, Fla. - United States District Court Judge William F. Jung has sentenced Martez Manning (27, St. Petersburg) to 15 years in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Manning was subject to an enhanced penalty based on his prior convictions. Manning pled guilty…

TAMPA, Fla. - United States District Court Judge Virginia M. Covington has sentenced Darrius Lovett (28, St. Petersburg) to 5 years and 10 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. Lovett pled guilty on January 14, 2025. According to court…

TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives requested assistance from ATF’s National Response Team investigating a fire in Ocala, Florida. The fire started on April 8 and destroyed a 12,000 square foot structure and caused the deaths of 21…

TAMPA, Fla. – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the return of an indictment charging Dontavious Grant (31, Winter Haven) with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug…

TAMPA, Fla. – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces that a federal jury has found Pierre Marquis Fowler (36, Tarpon Springs), a/k/a “Durk,” guilty of conspiring to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, and 500 grams or more of cocaine…

TAMPA, Fla. – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the return of an indictment charging Kendarius Devonta Stitten (25, Parrish) with a violation of the federal Anti-Arson Act. If convicted, Stitten faces a minimum penalty of 5 years, up to 20 years, in federal prison…