Fort Walton Beach Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Drug Distribution

Elliot Maurice Bell, 40, received a federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl. Law enforcement discovered the drugs during a vehicle search following a high-speed chase and PIT maneuver by the Florida Highway Patrol in April 2024.

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