A Hopkinsville, Kentucky man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for methamphetamine distribution. The sentencing took place on June 11, 2025, and was announced by U.S. Attorney Kyle G. Bumgarner of the Western District of Kentucky along with other law enforcement officials.
Court documents revealed that Troy Clark, aged 45, engaged in methamphetamine sales on three occasions. He sold 46.46 grams of pure methamphetamine on November 24, 2021, followed by a sale of 100.1 grams on December 3, 2021, and another sale of 104.18 grams on January 25, 2022. A state search warrant executed at Clark's residence on January 27, 2022 uncovered approximately two ounces of methamphetamine intended for distribution.
Clark received a sentence of ten years in federal prison and five years of supervised release for three counts related to the distribution of methamphetamine. It is noted that there is no parole available in the federal system.
The investigation was conducted by multiple agencies including the DEA Paducah Post of Duty, IRS-CI, Kentucky State Police, Hopkinsville Police Department, and Christian County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Leigh Ann Dycus from the U.S. Attorney’s Paducah Branch Office prosecuted the case.
This case falls under Operation Take Back America which aims to combat illegal immigration and dismantle cartels and transnational criminal organizations while protecting communities from violent crime perpetrators through coordinated efforts from various task forces.
