A Daphne resident, Robert Keith Corte, Jr., has been sentenced to 90 months in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine-trafficking conspiracy and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. The sentencing follows an investigation that documented Corte selling methamphetamine on three occasions to confidential informants during September and October 2023 in Baldwin County, Alabama.
Authorities executed a search warrant at Corte’s apartment in Daphne on October 16, 2023. During the search, they found drugs and drug paraphernalia. Agents seized more than 185 grams of methamphetamine, which Corte admitted belonged to him. He also acknowledged traveling recently to Pensacola, Florida, to obtain methamphetamine for sale in Baldwin County. Investigators reviewed text messages on Corte’s cell phone that discussed prices, payments, and quantities related to his drug-dealing activities. At the time of his arrest, Corte was already under federal supervised release due to a previous conviction for methamphetamine trafficking.
Chief United States District Judge Jeffrey U. Beaverstock imposed a ten-year term of supervised release following the prison sentence. During this period, Corte will be required to undergo drug testing and treatment as well as mental health evaluation and treatment. No fine was issued; however, Judge Beaverstock ordered payment of $200 in special assessments.
U.S. Attorney Sean P. Costello of the Southern District of Alabama announced the sentencing.
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Justin Roller prosecuted the case for the United States.
The prosecution is part of Operation Take Back America—a national initiative led by the Department of Justice that targets illegal immigration issues, aims for elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and seeks protection from violent crime through collaboration between Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).
