Two Kentucky men have been sentenced for their involvement in fentanyl trafficking and firearm offenses. The sentences were announced by U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky, Acting Special Agent in Charge A.J. Gibes of the ATF Louisville Field Division, Commissioner Phillip Burnett, Jr. of the Kentucky State Police, and Ron Eckart of the Greater Hardin County Narcotics Task Force.
Dominik Woods, 23, from Bonnieville, Kentucky, received a sentence of five years in prison followed by four years of supervised release. He was convicted on one count of conspiracy to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl and one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Woods had previously been prohibited from possessing a firearm due to a prior conviction for enhanced trafficking in marijuana and tampering with physical evidence in April 2020.
Joshua Sanders, 36, from Cave City, Kentucky, was sentenced to two years and nine months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. He faced charges for one count of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Sanders' past convictions include receiving stolen property involving firearms, burglary, theft by unlawful taking, possession of controlled substances, and fleeing or evading police.
The investigation was conducted by the ATF, the KSP, and the Greater Hardin County Narcotics Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Ansari prosecuted the case.
This case 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 and supporting organizations that prevent violence.
There is no parole available in the federal system.
