A Brandon woman was handed down a four-year federal prison sentence for her role in distributing cocaine and methamphetamine. Temeko Evans, age 47, received her sentence yesterday, after having pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances on October 2, 2025. The U.S. Attorney's Office released a statement detailing that U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber was responsible for the sentencing.
Court records show that Evans, alongside her co-defendant Torrey Taylor, was involved in distributing significant quantities of narcotics. The Tampa Police Department, in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration, conducted a sting operation. Between February 11 and March 26, 2025, detectives managed to covertly purchase approximately two ounces each of crack cocaine and methamphetamine from Evans and Taylor. This evidence played a critical role in the subsequent prosecution.
Evans's co-conspirator, Taylor, previously received a longer sentence than Evans—serving six years in federal prison, as meted out on November 20, 2025. Assistant United States Attorney Jeff Chang was noted to have prosecuted the case, according to the information which was announced by U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe.
While details of the proceedings have not been made fully public, the result reflects a continued effort to combat drug trafficking within the Tampa area. The specifics of Evans' case – her role, the extent of her involvement, or the circumstances lead to her being caught – have not been disclosed to the public. Nevertheless, this sentencing closes another chapter in the ongoing struggle to directly address and to surely diminish the distribution of illegal substances on the streets.
