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Jury Convicts Shane Valmont of Distributing Over 50 Grams of Methamphetamine

Tampa man Shane Valmont guilty of meth distribution. Faces 10 years to life in prison.

November 14, 2025, 9:07 AM

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Executive Summary

Shane Valmont was found guilty by a federal jury in Tampa, Florida, for distributing over 50 grams of methamphetamine.

Valmont faces a mandatory minimum prison sentence of 10 years and could receive a life sentence, with sentencing scheduled for December 18, 2025.

The conviction stems from a December 2022 incident where Valmont sold approximately 112 grams of methamphetamine to a confidential informant working with the Clearwater Police Department and the DEA.

Laws and Precedent

Shane Valmont was convicted on federal charges for distributing over 50 grams of methamphetamine, a controlled substance offense prosecuted under federal law. This conviction carries a mandatory minimum prison term of 10 years, reflecting the severe penalties prescribed by federal drug trafficking statutes, which often link sentencing directly to the type and quantity of the illicit substance involved.

A federal jury in Tampa, Florida, has found Shane Valmont, 45, of Tampa, guilty of distributing over 50 grams of methamphetamine. The verdict, delivered on November 13, 2025, means Valmont faces a mandatory minimum prison term of 10 years and could receive a life sentence.

The conviction stems from an incident on December 27, 2022, when Valmont sold approximately 112 grams of methamphetamine. This transaction was made to a confidential informant operating in conjunction with the Clearwater Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

The case was investigated by the DEA and the Clearwater Police Department. Assistant United States Attorneys Maria Guzman and Muriel Moore prosecuted the case for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida.

United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced the jury’s decision following the trial. Valmont’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for December 18, 2025.

Next Steps

The upcoming sentencing hearing will determine Valmont’s final penalty, reflecting the severity of the drug trafficking offense. This conviction highlights the continuous efforts by federal and local law enforcement agencies to combat methamphetamine distribution within the Tampa Bay region.