Branford man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking offense

U.S. Department of Justice Contributor Harvey Jennings Starling, 56, of Branford, Fla., was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to one count “Methamphetamine distribution is a scourge on large and small communities of our district,” said U.S. Attorney Coody. “With our dedicated law enforcement partners, particularly the North Star Drug Task Force, we are committed to identifying and aggressively prosecuting those who threaten our citizens’ health and safety by distributing such addictive, controlled substances. This sentence acknowledges the defendant’s criminal conduct and sends a straightforward message that there are real and severe cons