A federal jury found a Hillsborough County man guilty of conspiring to possess and distribute cocaine. He is facing a maximum of 30 years in prison.
Antonious Russel Ford, 28, of Odessa, was arrested on May 7, 2013, and indicted on May 13, 2013. His trial concluded on August 21st. According to testimony and evidence presented at trial, Ford bought hundreds of grams of cocaine and crack cocaine from a supplier in Town ‘N’ Country. He then resold the drugs in Spring Hill and other locations, officials said.
During the investigation, numerous telephone conversations between Ford and the supplier were intercepted by law enforcement. Federal agents executed a warrant on April 12, at two Town ‘N’ Country businesses and seized approximately 255 grams of cocaine as well as several thousand dollars in cash.
A sentencing date for Ford has not been set.
