U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky
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A Lexington man received a fifteen-year federal prison sentence for distributing large amounts of fentanyl while armed with a firearm. Authorities said he sold drugs multiple times before being arrested following an attempted escape from police.
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Sarah Morris from Louisville has been sentenced to over six years in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine following an investigation by federal authorities. The sentencing underscores ongoing efforts against drug trafficking in Kentucky.
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A Lincoln County man has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison after admitting to possessing over 200 grams of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. The case followed a traffic stop where law enforcement found drugs and firearms in his vehicle.
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A Bourbon County man has been sentenced to thirty years in prison for producing child pornography involving minors after an investigation led by multiple law enforcement agencies. The case was prosecuted under Project Safe Childhood.
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Jimmy Barrett has been sentenced to over eighteen years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing large amounts of methamphetamine with intent to distribute it around London and Corbin areas. Law enforcement seized six pounds of drugs after a high-speed chase ended with Barrett crashing his vehicle.
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A Lexington man has been convicted on charges related to healthcare fraud involving millions in false claims at local sober homes. Authorities say Dashawn Dawkins participated in schemes involving illegal kickbacks and fraudulent billing practices targeting Medicaid and Medicare.
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Vicki Allred from Science Hill has been sentenced to five years in prison for possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute while armed. Law enforcement recovered large quantities of drugs and multiple firearms during their investigation.
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A Lexington man has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft involving funds meant for grieving families. Authorities say Ronald Jerome Woolfolk Jr., while working at a local funeral home, submitted fraudulent claims totaling almost $12,000.
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Quenton Abell of Crescent Springs has been sentenced to five years in prison for illegal firearm possession as a convicted felon. Authorities say surveillance led them to find firearms and evidence related to drug activity at his residence. He must serve most of his sentence before being released under supervision.
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Mabel Francis Soto has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to distribute fentanyl from her home in Georgetown, Kentucky. Law enforcement recovered significant quantities of drugs and cash during their investigation.
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Segepo-FSM, Inc., based in Cold Spring, will pay $887,234 after allegations it improperly obtained and received forgiveness for a federal pandemic relief loan intended for small businesses. The agreement resolves claims brought under whistleblower provisions but does not determine liability.
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Bryant Adams of Cincinnati has been sentenced to ten years in prison for methamphetamine trafficking after admitting weekly distribution over six months. Law enforcement officials announced that Adams must serve most of his sentence and will face supervised release upon completion.
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A Chicago man has been sentenced to over two years in prison for conspiring to illegally distribute prescription drugs through his pain clinic. Authorities say Ranjit Wahi provided pre-signed prescriptions without proper medical oversight.
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A Versailles woman has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after distributing fentanyl inside a jail led to two overdoses. Authorities say Melissa Wilhoite smuggled drugs into Woodford County Detention Center following her arrest last November.
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Nicole Pennington from London was sentenced to nearly four years in prison for wire fraud involving COVID-19 relief loans. Authorities say she submitted false applications totaling over $1 million with her husband. Federal officials continue efforts against pandemic-related financial crimes.
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A Gallatin County man has been sentenced to more than ten years in prison for distributing child pornography after an FBI investigation uncovered thousands of illicit files. Authorities say David Vonarb used encrypted messaging apps to share illegal content online.
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A Boone County man has been sentenced to over fourteen years in prison for distributing and possessing child pornography. Authorities say Ronald Knox must serve most of his sentence before being released under supervision as part of ongoing efforts against child exploitation.
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Three Somerset residents have been sentenced for their roles in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy following an FBI investigation. The defendants received prison terms ranging from just over five years to more than thirteen years after pleading guilty to distributing large quantities of methamphetamine.
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Keith Wayne Bishop of Louisville has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine across several Kentucky counties. Authorities say Bishop supplied drugs to multiple dealers and users between January and September 2023.
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Brian E. Hunter of Cincinnati has been sentenced to four years in prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon following a traffic stop in Kentucky. Authorities say Hunter must serve most of his sentence before supervised release.