Escambia Man Gets 35 Years On Trafficking, Other Drug Charges

February 24, 2022

An Escambia County man has been sentenced to 35 years in state prison on  trafficking and other drug charges.

Charles Earl Johnson, Jr. was convicted of trafficking in methamphetamine, trafficking in hydrocodone, trafficking in cocaine, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of a controlled substance (alprazolam), possession of a controlled substance (more than 20 grams of cannabis), and possession of drug paraphernalia.

During a traffic stop, a K-9 alerted on Johnson’s vehicle, and a subsequent search found a large quantity of cash, narcotics, and three firearms.

Johnson had previous convictions for cocaine trafficking among other felony charges.

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One Response to “Escambia Man Gets 35 Years On Trafficking, Other Drug Charges”

  1. Bill T on February 24th, 2022 9:35 pm

    Well let’s see you gonna be kinda old if you get out !!! So ya got to ask yourself WAS IT WORTH IT!!!!!!! And if you say yes you are right where you belong !!!