U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan has sentenced Danny Ray Boree, a 39-year-old resident of Keystone Heights, to 10 years and 10 months in federal prison. Boree was charged with possession with intent to distribute five grams or more of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Additionally, the court ordered him to forfeit a Raven Arms pistol linked to the firearm offense. Boree was arrested on September 8, 2023, and entered a guilty plea on July 10, 2024.
Court documents reveal that Boree is affiliated with the Unforgiven, a white supremacy gang known for its violent activities. The incident leading to his arrest occurred on June 8, 2023, when a Clay County Sheriff's Office deputy stopped a vehicle in Keystone Heights for a traffic violation. Boree was found in the passenger seat with weapons visible near him. Upon exiting the vehicle at the deputy's request, part of a clear baggie containing methamphetamine was seen protruding from his shorts' waistline. A subsequent search uncovered additional methamphetamine and a Raven Arms pistol inside the car.
Boree's criminal history includes ten felony convictions in Florida state court for offenses such as battery on law enforcement officers and resisting an officer with violence. As a convicted felon, he is prohibited from possessing firearms under federal law.
Sheriff Michelle Cook expressed gratitude for the collaboration with federal authorities: “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.” Kirk Howard, Special Agent in Charge of ATF Tampa Field Division added: “Residents of Northeast Florida are much safer with this violent criminal in federal prison.”
The investigation was conducted by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives – Jacksonville Office. Assistant United States Attorney Kevin C. Frein prosecuted the case.
This case falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), which aims to reduce violent crime through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and community organizations.