David Kenneth Martin, Methamphetamine Conspiracy, Alabama 2018

Methamphetamine Conspiracy Lands Texas Man in Prison for 96 Months

A Texas man has been sentenced to 96 months in prison for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy that took place in Baldwin County, Alabama, during 2016 through 2018.

David Kenneth Martin, 37, of Midland, Texas, pled guilty to the conspiracy charge in May 2020. United States District Court Judge Terry F. Moorer handed down the sentence, which also includes a five-year term of supervised release and a mandatory special assessment of $100.

Martin was not fined as part of the sentence. The case was investigated by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and the Baldwin County Drug Task Force, with Assistant United States Attorney Gloria Bedwell prosecuting the case in the United States Attorney’s Office.

The methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy occurred in Baldwin County from 2016 through 2018. Martin was a key figure in the operation, which was dismantled after a thorough investigation by law enforcement.

Martin’s sentence serves as a reminder of the serious consequences for those involved in methamphetamine trafficking. The U.S. Attorney’s Office continues to work with law enforcement agencies to combat this threat to public safety.

As part of his sentence, Martin will serve 96 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release. He will also pay a mandatory special assessment of $100.

The case highlights the importance of interagency cooperation in combating methamphetamine trafficking. The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and the Baldwin County Drug Task Force worked together to investigate the conspiracy and bring Martin to justice.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdal/pr/texas-man-sentenced-methamphetamine-conspiracy