Executive Summary
Laws and Precedent
Pensacola, Florida – Corderrius Terrelle McShane, 38, of Pensacola, pleaded guilty in federal court on Friday to a series of serious drug and firearm offenses, including the distribution and possession with intent to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl. The plea, announced by U.S. Attorney John P. Heekin for the Northern District of Florida, underscores law enforcement’s ongoing efforts to combat the trafficking of dangerous narcotics in the region.
Charges and Admissions
McShane admitted guilt to four federal charges: distribution of over 40 grams of fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute over 40 grams of fentanyl, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. These charges stem from incidents occurring in November 2024.
Court documents revealed that in November 2024, McShane distributed 55.6 grams of fentanyl. Later that same month, law enforcement officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle McShane was driving, during which they discovered more than 230 grams of fentanyl and a loaded firearm.
Criminal History
McShane’s criminal record includes prior felony convictions, which played a role in the charges he faced. His past offenses include Possession of a Weapon or Ammunition by a Convicted Felon, Resisting Law Enforcement with Violence, Possession of Cocaine, and another instance of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
Law Enforcement Response
U.S. Attorney Heekin commended the collaborative efforts of the agencies involved. “I applaud the excellent work of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and our federal ATF and DEA agents to make our community safer by getting this dangerous individual off the streets,” Heekin stated.
Heekin further emphasized his office’s commitment to tackling drug trafficking. “My office remains fully committed to fulfilling the promise made by President Donald J. Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi to Take Back America by targeting drug traffickers like this defendant with the full force of the law.”
Sentencing and Legal Proceedings
McShane now faces significant penalties, including the possibility of life imprisonment and a lifetime of supervised release upon his eventual release. The severity of the potential sentence reflects the serious nature of the fentanyl trafficking and firearm charges.
The case was the result of a joint investigation conducted by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Assistant United States Attorney Jessica S. Etherton is prosecuting the case.
Sentencing for McShane is scheduled for December 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The proceeding will take place at the United States Courthouse in Pensacola, with United States District Judge T. Kent Wetherell, II, presiding.
This guilty plea marks a significant step in the ongoing battle against the distribution of dangerous drugs like fentanyl and the illegal possession of firearms in the Pensacola area. It underscores the continued dedication of federal and local law enforcement to remove individuals involved in such activities from the community.
