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September 19, 2007 Cocaine Trafficker Convicted; Faces possible 30 years State Attorney Steve Meadows announces the conviction, in Bay County Circuit Court, of Christopher Lee Owens on charges of Trafficking in Cocaine, more than 200 grams, possession of cannabis, and possession of paraphernalia. A three males, three females jury deliberated about 65 minutes before finding Owens, 32, of College Avenue in Panama City, guilty of possessing 250 grams(about nine ounces)of cocaine on January 27, 2006. Sentencing is set for October 9, 2007. Owens faces a maximum of 30 years in prison. The trafficking charge carries a minimum mandatory 15 year prison term. |