U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan sentenced 39-year-old Danny Ray Boree from Keystone Heights to 10 years and 10 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Boree, who was a member of the violent white supremacy gang known as the Unforgiven, was arrested on September 8, 2023, and entered a guilty plea on July 10, 2024.
The case began on June 8, 2023, when a Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputy conducted a traffic stop in Keystone Heights for a stop sign violation. During the stop, the deputy noticed a meat cleaver and a hatchet positioned in front of Boree in the passenger seat, with a knife in a sheath near his feet. Concerned for his safety, the deputy ordered Boree to exit the vehicle. As Boree got out, the deputy noticed part of a clear baggie sticking out from the waistband of his shorts. A subsequent pat-down revealed that the baggie contained a large quantity of methamphetamine.
The deputy also searched the vehicle, uncovering a Raven Arms pistol and additional methamphetamine. At the time of his arrest, Boree was a convicted felon with a criminal history spanning multiple offenses, including battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting an officer with violence, and multiple prior convictions for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, most recently in 2019. As a result of these prior convictions, Boree was legally prohibited from possessing a firearm.
Boree’s arrest led to the seizure of drugs and weapons that were tied to his membership in the Unforgiven gang, known for its violent activities and ties to drug trafficking. His arrest marked a significant blow to the gang’s operations in the region. The Raven Arms pistol recovered during the search was directly linked to Boree’s illegal possession of firearms.
Sheriff Michelle Cook of the Clay County Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude for the collaboration with federal agencies in dismantling criminal networks in Northeast Florida. “We are grateful for our ongoing partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s Office as we continue our shared commitment to combating drugs and preventing the violence that often accompanies them,” she said.
Kirk Howard, Special Agent in Charge of the ATF Tampa Field Division, also highlighted the significance of Boree’s sentencing. “Residents of Northeast Florida are much safer with this violent criminal in federal prison,” he stated. “Disrupting the Unforgiven’s nefarious activities takes unwavering commitment and we’re proud to have helped the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and federal prosecutors with this huge win.”
Boree’s sentencing underscores the ongoing efforts to combat drug-related violence and disrupt criminal gangs in the region. The case was investigated by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) – Jacksonville Office. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Kevin C. Frein.
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