Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced sentences for a pair of individuals, Delmetrice Rogers and Lasonya Savage, on multiple cocaine felony counts of cocaine trafficking while speaking in Tallahassee this week.
“This case is a textbook example of what happens when a street-level dealer isn’t held accountable and escalates into large-scale trafficking,” Uthmeier said. “That cycle ends in Florida. Thanks to the hard work of Senior Assistant Statewide Prosecutor Guillermo Vallejo and our law enforcement partners, these criminals are off the streets, and our communities are safer.”
According to the attorney general, Rogers and Savage were caught engaging in the crimes via surveillance, wiretaps, and search warrant executions during an investigation by Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) officials in 2021.
“This case is a clear example of what can be accomplished when federal, state, and local partners work together toward a common goal,” Tallahasee Police Chief Lawrence Revell said. “The coordination between agencies, along with the dedication of all those involved, ensured this investigation was built thoroughly and resulted in convictions that will stand. At the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD), we are proud to work alongside some of the best-trained professionals in law enforcement to protect our community.”
Rogers was convicted of conspiracy to traffic cocaine between 200 and 400 grams, trafficking cocaine between 200 and 400 grams, and two counts of trafficking cocaine between 28 grams and 200 grams. Rogers also had prior convictions for drug sales within 1,000 feet of a school or church.
Rogers was given a 27-year sentence.
Savage was convicted of conspiracy to traffic cocaine between 28 and 200 grams and possession of a place of structure for purpose of trafficking.
Savage was given a 11 year sentence followed by 4 years of probation.
“From the first lead to the final sentencing, Florida’s law enforcement partnerships deliver results,” FDLE Commissioner Mark Glass said.“Our agents and our partners put in years of work to ensure these dangerous traffickers are taken off our streets, and today’s outcome reflects that dedication. With the leadership and support of Governor DeSantis and Attorney General Uthmeier, those who traffic dangerous drugs in our state can expect the full weight of the criminal justice system to follow them.”
