Tampa Man Sentenced 18 Years For Fentanyl And Meth Trafficking

Glen Booth Jr. convicted of supplying large quantities of deadly drugs across Hillsborough County

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A 35-year-old Tampa man named Glen Booth Jr. has been sentenced to 18 years in Florida state prison after being convicted of trafficking large quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine across Hillsborough County. Booth was arrested in October 2025 following an investigation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Opioid Overdose Investigations Section, which identified him as a major supplier of the deadly narcotics.

Why it matters

Fentanyl continues to be a leading driver of overdose risk across Florida, and officials warn it is frequently mixed into other illicit drugs. This case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to target high-level drug traffickers fueling the opioid crisis in the region.

The details

According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, detectives conducted undercover buys from Booth and gathered evidence that he was selling large quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine before his arrest on October 1, 2025. Prosecutors say Booth's 18-year sentence removes an active supplier from Hillsborough County streets while local agencies continue to pursue other drug trafficking networks.

  • Booth was arrested on October 1, 2025.
  • Booth was sentenced on February 13, 2026.

The players

Glen Booth Jr.

A 35-year-old Tampa man who was convicted of trafficking large quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine across Hillsborough County.

Chad Chronister

The Hillsborough County Sheriff who said the sentence sends a "clear message: if you profit from poisoning our community, you will be held accountable."

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that conducted the investigation and arrested Booth, identifying him as a major supplier of deadly narcotics in the region.

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What they’re saying

“Let this sentence send a clear message: if you profit from poisoning our community, you will be held accountable.”

— Chad Chronister, Hillsborough County Sheriff (Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office)

What’s next

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says it will continue to pursue other drug trafficking networks in the region as part of the ongoing fight against the opioid crisis.

The takeaway

This case highlights the crucial role of law enforcement in targeting high-level drug traffickers fueling the deadly opioid epidemic in Florida. By removing a major supplier from the streets, authorities hope to disrupt the flow of fentanyl and other dangerous narcotics into local communities.