Perry Man Sentenced to Decade in Federal Prison for Drug Crime

Tallahassee, Florida - Fairley Trey Pitts, 35, of Perry, Florida was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. The sentence was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

U.S. Attorney Heekin said: "This repeat felon has demonstrated that the only way we can guarantee he won't continue to flood our streets with deadly drugs is by keeping him locked away behind bars, and my office will do just that. Anyone who peddles poisonous drugs, like meth, in the Northern District of Florida should be on notice that federal prison awaits them."

According to court records, on June 9, 2025, a search warrant was executed at Pitts' home, leading to the discovery of 81 grams of methamphetamine. Pitts was on federal supervision at the time following a 2017 federal conviction for distributing methamphetamine. Once he is released from prison, he will be on supervised release again for a ten year term.

"Drug dealers who profit by poisoning North Florida communities will be brought to justice," said Special Agent in Charge Daniel Escobar, DEA Tampa Field Division. "Methamphetamine is highly trafficked in this region and our agents and law enforcement partners will not stop until these bad actors are held accountable for their actions."

The conviction and sentence were the result of a joint investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Taylor County Sheriff's Office. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Meredith L. Steer.

This case is part of Operation Take Back America a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.

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