Jackie Jamal Hines Indicted for Possessing Cocaine With Intent to Distribute After Investigation By Melbourne Police, DEA

By Space Coast Daily // January 14, 2024

Hines faces minimum mandatory penalty of 10 years

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced the return of an indictment charging 46-year-old Melbourne man Jackie Jamal Hines with possession with the intent to distribute five (5) kilograms or more of cocaine. (BCSO image)

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Melbourne Police Department. It will be prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida.

BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced the return of an indictment charging 46-year-old Melbourne man Jackie Jamal Hines with possession with the intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine.

If convicted, Hines faces a minimum mandatory penalty of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison. The indictment also notified Hines that the United States intends to forfeit any assets which are alleged to be traceable to the proceeds of the offense.

An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Melbourne Police Department. It will be prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida.

If you are aware of controlled substance violations in your community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov. Concerns about prescription drug abuse or diversion can be reported to the DEA through this link: RX Abuse Online Reporting (usdoj.gov).