Sanford Cocaine Dealer Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison
U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron sentenced Terrence Denard Perkins, 46, of Sanford, Florida, to 25 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The sentence triggers mandatory forfeiture of more than a dozen firearms including AR-style rifles, handguns, and a machinegun plus hundreds of rounds of ammunition.
ksl.comORLANDO, Florida — Terrence Denard Perkins, 46, of Sanford, received a 25-year federal prison sentence on June 1, 2026, from U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron for possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
The sentence applies to a single defendant who operated in the Sanford area. Perkins must forfeit more than a dozen firearms, including multiple AR-style rifles, handguns, and one machinegun, along with hundreds of rounds of ammunition.
The sentence replaces any prior pretrial or presentence status with immediate commencement of a 25-year term of incarceration. Forfeiture of the listed weapons and ammunition takes effect upon sentencing.
The conviction requires the Bureau of Prisons to designate Perkins to a facility for the full term. Federal prosecutors must execute the forfeiture order, removing the firearms and ammunition from circulation and preventing their return to Perkins or transfer to any third party.
The case also closes one active prosecution in the Middle District of Florida, freeing investigative and prosecutorial resources for other matters.
This sentencing concludes a federal case brought by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced the outcome in a Department of Justice press release issued June 1, 2026.
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