Brevard County Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy

Orlando, Florida - Alex Robert Cookshott (56, Palm Bay) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe to 12 years and 7 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine. Cookshott pleaded guilty on December 17, 2025. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.

According to court documents, throughout January 2025, Cookshott sold a confidential source methamphetamine in Palm Bay. The first transaction was for approximately two ounces of methamphetamine, and the second was for approximately six ounces of methamphetamine. Surrounding these deals, Cookshott obtained the methamphetamine from his source of supply to then sell to the confidential source. In total, Cookshott was responsible for distributing more than 220 grams of pure methamphetamine.

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Megan Testerman.