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Florida man sentenced to federal prison for dealing cocaine

FLORIDA — A Tampa man has been sentenced to federal prison for dealing cocaine.

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U.S. District Judge Charlene E. Honeywell on Monday sentenced Rafael Jose Gonzalez Alomar, 39, of Tampa, to seven years and three months in federal prison for possessing over 500 grams of cocaine with the intent to distribute it.

Gonzalez Alomar pleaded guilty on March 28, 2023.

According to court documents, in February 2022, officers conducted a series of controlled purchases of cocaine from Gonzalez Alomar at his Tampa home. On March 14, 2022, officers executed a search warrant at Gonzalez Alomar’s home and reportedly seized over two kilograms of cocaine, two firearms, and $93,842 in cash.  Alomar Gonzalez admitted that the items belonged to him.

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This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Charlie D. Connally prosecuted it.

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