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Convicted Cantonment Felon Pleads Guilty To Federal Armed Drug Distribution Charges
September 23, 2025
A convicted Escambia County felon has pleaded guilty to federal armed drug distribution charges.
Carlton DeWight Shoemaker, age 51 of Carver Street, pleaded guilty in federal court to three counts of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Using an FDLE documented criminal informant, ATF purchased crack cocaine and methamphetamine on two occasions from Shoemaker in a hotel room , according to federal court documents, and a semi-automatic handgun was presented in the room.
When a search warrant was later served, investigators reported finding 4.5 grams of crack cocaine, 9.5 grams of powder cocaine, three ounces of marijuana pre-packaged for sale, drug paraphernalia, and two firearms with ammunition.
Shoemaker is a convicted felon and has multiple prior convictions, including burglary, grand theft, possession of cocaine, and grand theft of a firearm.
Shoemaker faces up to life in federal prison when he is sentenced on December 11.
The case involved a joint investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and ATF.
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3 Responses to “Convicted Cantonment Felon Pleads Guilty To Federal Armed Drug Distribution Charges”
This is the energizer bunny drug dealer. Life in prison might just slow him down after he gets caught dealing in the hole. Drug dealers don’t care if people die. Should we care if he spends life in there? Bless our Law Enforcement for getting this creep off the street.
Prohibition didn’t work. Why aren’t drugs legal like booze? The 2nd amendment doesn’t have any conditions. Does it? ++++People only respect logic when it suits them++++
How about an early Christmas present, LIFE IN PRISON. Merry Christmas Loser.