A Tampa man has pleaded guilty to charges related to the distribution of cocaine and methamphetamine. Torrey Taylor, 44, admitted in federal court to conspiracy to distribute and actual distribution of cocaine and at least 50 grams of methamphetamine. He faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison, with the possibility of a life sentence. The date for sentencing has not yet been scheduled.
Court documents show that Taylor worked with co-defendant Temeko Evans to distribute illegal drugs. Between February 11 and March 26, 2025, detectives from the Tampa Police Department carried out controlled purchases from both Evans and Taylor. These transactions involved about two ounces each of crack cocaine and methamphetamine.
The case against Evans is still pending and is set for trial during the October 2025 term.
Authorities remind the public that an indictment is only a formal charge, and all defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration along with the Tampa Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Jeff Chang is prosecuting the case.
"United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces that Torrey Taylor (44, Tampa) today pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and distribution of cocaine and 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Taylor faces a minimum penalty of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set."
