Jacksonville man pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking charges

A Jacksonville man has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to distribute about 50 grams of pure methamphetamine.

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According to court documents, Zevion La’Quawn Collins had been distributing methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana from April 2023 to June 2024 when he was arrested. During this time, federal agents had observed Colins conduct various drug transactions, with instances where pure methamphetamine was sold.

On June 17, 2024, agents executed a search warrant at Collins stash house in Jacksonville. He was arrested on federal drug charges and agents seized around $5,000 and a loaded Glock .40 pistol from the house.

Collins faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years up to life in federal prison. A sentencing date has yet to be scheduled.

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