Two Orlando Men Sentenced To Federal Prison For Distributing Methamphetamine

Orlando, Florida - U.S. District Judge Carlos E. Mendoza has sentenced Patrick Hugh Mitchell (57, Orlando) to 10 years in federal prison and Kyle Jay Hunter Baronville (37, Orlando) to 5 years and 10 months in federal prison for their roles in distributing multiple pounds of methamphetamine. Baronville pleaded guilty on January 26, 2024, and Mitchell was convicted by a jury on June 27, 2024.

According to Baronville's plea agreement and testimony and evidence presented at Mitchell's trial, the Drug Enforcement Administration used a confidential source to conduct two controlled purchases of methamphetamine from Baronville. During the first transaction, Baronville sold the confidential source 357.3 grams of 100% pure methamphetamine. During the second transaction, Baronville obtained 892.5 grams of 100% pure methamphetamine from Mitchell, which they then sold to the confidential source.

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Megan Testerman.