“Valentine is well known to law enforcement agencies in North Florida as a dangerous career criminal,” Coody said in the release. “Thanks to the outstanding investigative work of our partners at the (Drug Enforcement Administration), (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives), and the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, our skilled team of prosecutors and support staff proved this case beyond a reasonable doubt. This violent, armed drug trafficker has been called to account for his criminal conduct, and the citizens of our District are now safer.”
Valentine was convicted of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture of methamphetamine; 40 grams or more of mixture of fentanyl; 100 grams or more of a mixture of heroin; and marijuana. He also was convicted or possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.