Florida
Pensacola Residents Sentenced for Fentanyl Trafficking
Pensacola, Florida – Thomas Christopher Morton, 47, and Laurie Ann Chapman, 54, both of Pensacola, Florida, were each sentenced to five years in federal prison. Morton was convicted of one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute…
Key points
- Thomas Morton and Laurie Chapman sentenced to five years for fentanyl trafficking.
- Both convicted on multiple counts related to fentanyl distribution.
- Local officials are focused on combating the opioid crisis in Pensacola and surrounding areas.
NewsWK — Pensacola, Florida – Two local residents, Thomas Christopher Morton, 47, and Laurie Ann Chapman, 54, have been sentenced to five years in federal prison for their roles in fentanyl trafficking. Both individuals were convicted on multiple charges related to the distribution and possession of fentanyl.
Morton faced serious charges including conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute over 40 grams of fentanyl, as well as possession and distribution offenses. Similarly, Chapman was convicted of conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl, along with two counts of distribution.
The sentencing underscores a growing concern regarding the opioid crisis in our community. Local officials and law enforcement are continually working to combat drug trafficking and its impacts on families in Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Milton, and surrounding areas. These efforts are crucial in protecting our neighborhoods and ensuring public safety.
This article was produced with the assistance of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
Based on reporting originally published by U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Florida. Read the original story.
