Event Brief
Winter Haven Woman Faces Up to 40 Years for Meth
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 03, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: A 44-year-old Winter Haven woman pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing five grams or more of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, federal authorities said. Samantha Calvente faces a mandatory minimum of five years and up to 40 years in federal prison.
WHO: Samantha Calvente, 44, of Winter Haven
WHAT: Pleading guilty in federal court to possessing meth with intent to distribute; facing 5 to 40 years in federal prison
WHEN: Sep 03, 2026 at 4:42 PM ET
WHERE: Polk County, Florida
WHY: She pleaded guilty to possessing five grams or more of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, triggering federal sentencing exposure.
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