A Sarasota man, Alfred Clayton Rosier, Jr., 30, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison following his guilty plea to charges involving possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime, a press release from the United States Attorney's Office.
Rosier's criminal activities came under scrutiny from federal and local law enforcement, including the DEA and Sarasota Police Department, leading to the man's arrest after a suspicious package addressed to him was intercepted by authorities, who discovered it contained methamphetamine, according to court documents obtained by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
A sting operation resulted in Rosier being caught red-handed, as recorded by air surveillance and detailed by an SCSO detective, which led to the seizure of additional drugs and a loaded Draco pistol in Rosier's possession, evidence that was likely pivotal in his sentencing.
Assistant United States Attorney Shauna S. Hale prosecuted the case, which was part of a concerted Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) effort; OCDETF is a coalition aimed at dismantling high-level criminal operations threatening the U.S., and more information can be found on their website, showcasing their multi-agency, intelligence-led missions.
