MOBILE, AL – Robert Keith Corte, Jr., 35, of Daphne, Alabama, is headed back to federal prison after being sentenced to 90 months – seven and a half years – for running a methamphetamine operation in Baldwin County. Corte was convicted on charges of methamphetamine-trafficking conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute, a grim reminder that the drug trade continues to poison communities across the state.
The bust unfolded over a two-month period, beginning in September 2023. Court documents reveal that undercover narcotics agents caught Corte red-handed on three separate occasions, selling methamphetamine to confidential informants. The transactions took place in Baldwin County, showcasing the brazen nature of Corte’s operation. But the street sales were just the tip of the iceberg.
On October 16, 2023, agents raided Corte’s Daphne apartment, uncovering a stash of more than 185 grams of methamphetamine, along with the tools of his trade – drug paraphernalia. Corte immediately admitted ownership of the drugs, confessing he’d made a recent trip to Pensacola, Florida, to resupply for his Baldwin County customers. Investigators also seized Corte’s cell phone, which proved to be a goldmine of incriminating evidence: text messages detailing prices, payment arrangements, and quantities of methamphetamine being dealt.
What makes this case particularly damning is that Corte was already on federal supervised release for a prior methamphetamine-trafficking conviction when he resumed his criminal activity. Apparently, a previous stint in prison didn’t deter him from returning to the life that landed him there in the first place. Chief United States District Judge Jeffrey U. Beaverstock clearly wasn’t impressed, handing down the maximum sentence allowed.
The 90-month prison sentence isn’t the end of Corte’s legal troubles. Judge Beaverstock also ordered a ten-year term of supervised release upon his eventual release from prison, complete with mandatory drug testing, treatment, and mental health evaluation. While the court opted not to impose a fine, Corte will be required to pay $200 in special assessments. This is a costly habit, and one that will follow him for years to come.
U.S. Attorney Sean P. Costello of the Southern District of Alabama announced the sentencing, highlighting that this case is part of “Operation Take Back America,” a nationwide initiative aimed at dismantling drug cartels and transnational criminal organizations. The investigation was a joint effort between the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Justin Roller leading the prosecution. The message is clear: federal and local law enforcement are working together to combat the drug epidemic, and those who profit from it will face serious consequences.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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