Alex Robert Cookshott, 56, of Palm Bay was sentenced Friday to 12 years and 7 months in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida confirmed the sentencing, which followed Cookshott’s guilty plea on Dec. 17, 2025. Prosecutors said he sold meth to a confidential source in Palm Bay during January 2025. He sold 2 ounces in the first transaction. Then 6 ounces in another deal. Court documents show he obtained the drugs from his supplier before selling them. In total, he distributed more than 220 grams of pure meth, according to federal prosecutors. The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Megan Testerman handled the prosecution. Cookshott’s sentencing comes after a year-long investigation that led to multiple arrests in the area. The confidential source who worked with authorities provided critical evidence in the case. Federal agents seized drug paraphernalia and cash during searches linked to the investigation. Cookshott’s sentence includes mandatory minimums under federal law for drug trafficking. He will be ineligible for early release under the First Step Act. The case highlights ongoing efforts by local and federal agencies to combat drug distribution in Brevard County. No other defendants were charged in the conspiracy, according to court records. Cookshott’s attorney did not immediately comment on the sentencing. The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office said the case is part of a broader strategy to disrupt drug networks in the region. The sentencing hearing was held in Melbourne federal court. Cookshott is expected to be transferred to a federal prison in the coming weeks.