Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Mark Glass, Commissioner
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Mark Glass, Commissioner
FDLE arrests convicted felon for attempted firearm purchase
For Immediate Release
March 10, 2026
PENSACOLA, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested James Frank II, 37, of Pensacola, on one felony count of possession of a firearm, weapon and ammunition by a convicted felon.
The arrest was made on March 4, 2026, when FDLE agents served a search warrant on Frank’s residence for a related investigation. During the search, agents discovered two handguns and ammunition inside. Frank had previously served time for a narcotics related conviction and was released in May 2025.
Frank was arrested and transported to the Escambia County Jail. The Office of the State Attorney, 1st Judicial Circuit is prosecuting the case.
The investigation remains active.
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