United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida

10/26/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/26/2026 08:01

Bradenton Man Sentenced to Over Ten Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine

Fort Myers, Florida - Alejandro Marquetti-Blanco (34, Bradenton) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Kyle Dudek to 10 years and 1 month in federal prison for distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Marquetti-Blanco was found guilty on February 20, 2026, after a jury trial. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.

According to testimony and evidence presented at trial, Marquetti-Blanco distributed one pound of methamphetamine to a co-conspirator. Another co-conspirator later sold the methamphetamine to an undercover DEA Special Agent in Port Charlotte.

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Mark Morgan and Benjamin Winter.

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