Joshua Allen, a convicted narcotics trafficker originally arrested in connection with a 2013 Key West drug investigation, has been sentenced to four years and seven months in state prison after Judge Mark Jones revoked his probation.
Allen, who had been on probation following previous convictions for the sale and possession of controlled substances, repeatedly violated the terms of his supervision, including multiple failed drug tests and other violations of his probationary conditions, according to State Attorney Dennis Ward. In court, Allen admitted to the violations and was found guilty. His probation was revoked and he was immediately sent to state prison.
The original case stemmed from a Key West Police Department investigation into oxycodone trafficking at the Porter Place Apartments on White Street. Officers conducting surveillance saw multiple hand-to-hand narcotics transactions and, through traffic stops and interviews, identified Allen as the primary supplier. The investigation led to the recovery of cash, prescription pills and electronic evidence linking Allen to the sale of controlled substances.
“This defendant was given every opportunity to change the course of his life and chose instead to continue down a path of crime and violence,” said chief assistant state attorney Joseph Mansfield.
“Unfortunately, Joshua Allen chose a different path,” said Ward. “I want to thank the Key West Police Department for their continued commitment to our community and our investigators and prosecutors who worked tirelessly to ensure justice was served.”
