A Louisville man has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison for methamphetamine-related charges. Shawon Hickman, aged 51, received the sentence following his conviction for conspiracy to distribute and distribution of methamphetamine. This announcement was made 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, and Chief Paul Humphrey of the Louisville Metro Police Department.
Court documents revealed that Hickman conspired to possess with intent to distribute over 50 grams of methamphetamine between February and June 8, 2023. He also distributed more than 50 grams on two occasions in Jefferson County, Kentucky, specifically on February 16th and March 1st, 2023.
Hickman's sentence includes ten years in prison followed by five years of supervised release. It is important to note that there is no parole option within the federal system.
The investigation into this case was conducted by the ATF with support from the Louisville Metro Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua R. Porter led the prosecution.
This case falls under 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 building trust within communities, supporting organizations that prevent violence, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and evaluating outcomes.
