Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces the return by a grand jury of an indictment charging Damian Sierra (41, Port St. Lucie) with possessing 500 grams or more of cocaine with the intent to distribute. If convicted, Sierra faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years, up to 40 years, in federal prison.
According to the indictment, on February 21, 2019, Sierra possessed 500 grams or more of cocaine with an intent to distribute it.
An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.
This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. It will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Callan Albritton.
