Key West Man Sentenced in Three Felony Drug Cases

KEY WEST, FL – A Key West man has been sentenced to state prison following the resolution of three felony drug cases arising from a Key West Police Department Special Investigations Unit narcotics investigation.

In a recent case, Matthew Steven Bostrom pleaded no contest and was adjudicated guilty before County Judge Mark Wilson on multiple counts of possession of methamphetamine as well as one count of possession with intent to sell.

The investigation included controlled purchases of illegal narcotics utilizing a confidential informant and culminated in the execution of a search warrant at a Key West residence. During the investigation, the Key West Police Special Investigation Unit recovered methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, scales, packaging materials, and other evidence associated with narcotics activity.

Judge Wilson sentenced Bostrom to 28 months in the Florida Department of Corrections on each of the three felony cases, with all sentences to run concurrently, followed by 24 months of drug offender probation. As conditions of probation, Bostrom must participate in Drug Court if residing in Monroe County, submit to twice-weekly urinalysis testing, attend NA/AA meetings three times per week, complete a substance abuse evaluation and any recommended treatment, and enroll in a minimum three-month residential drug treatment program within 90 days of his release from prison. His driver’s license was revoked for six months.

The Court also ordered Bostrom to pay a total of $2,589.00 in fines, court costs, prosecution costs, investigative costs, and supervision fees. If he fails to successfully complete the terms of his probation, he faces additional prison time.

“This case demonstrates the effectiveness of proactive narcotics investigations and the importance of holding drug dealers accountable for bringing dangerous substances into our community,” said Chief Assistant State Attorney Joseph Mansfield. “The defendant received significant prison sentences in three separate felony cases, while also being required to undergo intensive treatment and supervision. We appreciate the outstanding work of the Key West Police Department Special Investigations Unit and Assistant State Attorney Carter Reeves in bringing these cases to a successful conclusion.”