On May 8, 2025, documented gang member Daniel Thorr Gatlin, 40, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, was sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment followed by five years’ supervised release by U.S. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks, sitting in West Palm Beach.
On January 3, 2024, outside of a convenience store in Stuart, Fla., Martin County Sheriff Deputies intercepted and arrested Gatlin after Gatlin attempted to sell one pound of methamphetamine to an individual Gatlin thought was a legitimate buyer.
During the investigation, law enforcement confirmed that Gatlin offered to sell a variety of drugs while living at a sober home in Broward County. According to the investigation, Gatlin travelled to Martin County for the sole purpose of distributing controlled substances.
Gatlin is a member of the Sureños, also known as Sur 13, a transnational criminal street gang affiliated with the Mexican Mafia.
In a recorded conversation, Gatlin referenced his gang affiliation and credited his gang connections as the reason why he was trusted to receive more than three pounds of methamphetamine to distribute in South Florida.
On February 19, 2025, Gatlin, a career offender, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of Methamphetamine.
