A Louisville man has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for drug and firearm offenses. Roger Bailey, 42, received a sentence of eight years and one month, followed by three years of supervised release. He was charged with conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky, Special Agent in Charge R. Shawn Morrow of the ATF Louisville Field Division, and Chief Paul Humphrey of the Louisville Metro Police Department.
Court documents reveal that between April 9, 2024, and May 29, 2024, Bailey conspired with others to distribute cocaine by selling it on four occasions. On May 29, 2024, authorities executed a search warrant at Bailey's residence on South 29th Street in Louisville. The search led to the seizure of cocaine, firearms including a Mossberg rifle and Glock pistol, as well as ammunition.
The case was investigated by the ATF with assistance from the Louisville Metro Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Erwin Roberts is prosecuting the case.
This prosecution is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and communities. The program emphasizes fostering trust within communities, supporting violence prevention organizations, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring outcomes.
