
35-Year Sentence for Fayetteville Drug Kingpin | Raleigh News
Published: September 10, 2026
Duration: 2:00
A 29-year-old meth dealer in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Alexander Sandoval, just got sentenced to 35 years after a high-speed chase and multiple controlled buys. He hid drugs—including fentanyl and cocaine—in shipped furniture, was armed during deals, and tried to flee twice before being caught. Convicted of distributing 50+ grams of meth and possessing a gun, he’s also linked to a shooting. Authorities called him a “depraved drug pusher” and hailed the arrest as a victory for federal, state, and local collaboration against dangerous traffickers fueling the fentanyl crisis. The message is clear: anyone bringing drugs or guns into Fayettevil...