CHARLOTTE COUNTY
A man was found guilty Tuesday of selling drugs out of his truck in the parking lot of a Charlotte County gas station in 2018.
According to the State Attorney’s office, William Leo McBride, 51, was found guilty of trafficking in amphetamine – 14 grams to 28 grams, sale or delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance with intent, and transportation of drug paraphernalia.
McBride was seen selling drugs during surveillance by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office as part of an undercover drug operation in October 2018. McBride sold 27 grams of methamphetamine and 10 Hydromorphone pills out of his truck in a gas station parking lot.
McBride’s sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 9.
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