Florida man pleads guilty to possession of firearms, drug distribution near playground, officials say

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Published  December 17, 2024 11:18pm EST
FOX 35 Orlando
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The Brief

    • The U.S. State Attorney's Office says San'Drevious Jerome Lane, 23, has pleaded guilty to carrying a firearm during a drug trafficking crime and distributing narcotics near a playground.
    • Officials report Lane's sentencing hearing is scheduled for March 13, 2025.
    • Lane faces a minimum penalty of six years, up to life, in federal prison, leaders say.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - San'Drevious Jerome Lane, 23, has pleaded guilty to carrying a firearm during a drug trafficking crime and distributing narcotics near a playground, the U.S. State Attorney's Office reports.

According to court records, Lane was convicted of felony offenses in 2022 and was released from the Florida Department of Corrections on April 3, 2024. 

Records show that Lane distributed cocaine on May 21, 2024, in Sanford, Florida. During the transaction, he possessed a firearm, officials say.

Officers stated they located two fingerprints on the firearm, with one belonging to Lane. 

SanDrevious Jermone Lane, 23, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges. (Credit: U.S. State Attorneys Office)

As a convicted felon, Lane is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law. 

On June 3, 2024, Lane then sold 28 grams of cocaine within 800 feet of a playground, officials say.

Leaders report Lane now faces a minimum penalty of six years, up to life, in federal prison. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for March 13, 2025.

The U.S. State Attorney's Office says the case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, as well as the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. 

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Adam J. Nate.

Officials report the case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.

The Source: The information in this article comes from the U.S. State Attorney's Office and was shared with FOX 35 News.

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