Bradenton Man Sentenced To 15 Years For Distribution Of Methamphetamine

Tampa, FL - U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven has sentenced Jimmy Altidor (42, Bradenton) to 15 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Altidor pleaded guilty on January 16, 2025.

According to court documents, in early March 2023, Altidor spoke with a confidential source (CS) about the price of methamphetamine and offered to sell the CS a pound. A few days later, the CS had numerous calls with Altidor to coordinate a deal. On March 8, 2023, the CS traveled to Altidor's place of work in Bradenton. Altidor went to the CS's vehicle and sold the CS a pound of methamphetamine. Altidor has a prior federal conviction for possession with intent to distribute cocaine base.

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, the Bradenton Police Department, and the Sarasota Police Department. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Michael R. Kenneth.