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Two Escambia Fentanyl Traffickers Sentenced To Federal Prison
August 31, 2026
Two Escambia County fentanyl traffickers have been sentenced to federal prison.
Thomas Christopher Morton, 47, and Laurie Ann Chapman, 54, were each sentenced to five years in federal prison.
Morton was convicted of one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl, one count of possession with intent to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl, and three counts of distribution of fentanyl.
Chapman was convicted of one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl, one count of possession with intent to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl, and two counts of distribution of fentanyl.
Court records indicate that Morton and Chapman were the targets of a multi-month joint agency investigation. During that time, law enforcement conducted surveillance and documented multiple instances of both defendants distributing fentanyl. The investigation concluded on May 29, 2025, when officers conducted a traffic stop and found the defendants in possession of more than 100 grams of fentanyl intended for a prearranged sale.
“Every time our dedicated agents and law enforcement partners seize fentanyl we save lives,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge Daniel Escobar, Tampa Field Division. “Fentanyl traffickers remain DEA’s top priority.”
The case involved a joint investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
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3 Responses to “Two Escambia Fentanyl Traffickers Sentenced To Federal Prison”
How many people overdosed during the course of this investigation ???
The sad part about an investigation in a witness sales and tracking action that fentanyl is going in somebody’s body, I/we can only hope no one died.
Five years should give them a good rest , doctor care so they can get their strength back . The people and their families they sold to are doing more than 5 years of a ruined life . Why not give them a lollipop . Weak justice !
The aging effect of drugs is horrible. Seems like the abusers would see that along with the reported deaths. Thank you to DEA and our Law Enforcement. You save lives!