Sarasota man gets 10 years for possessing firearms as a convicted felon and possessing fentanyl and methamphetamine  

This case was investigated by SCSO and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and prosecuted by Asst. U.S. Attorney David P. Sullivan.

Court documents detailed that Philone sold 6 firearms, including one he described as a “Mac-10 machine gun,” to a confidential informant working with ATF and SCSO, between May 5 and 20, 2022. Philone also sold the informant nearly 60 grams of methamphetamine and 11 grams of fentanyl. Philone has a long list of previous felony convictions, including robbery, burglary, and grand theft of a motor vehicle. As a result of the prior convictions, he is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN). This program brings together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence and make our neighborhoods safer.