A Georgetown, Kentucky man has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms offenses. Jamon Ritter, 35, received a sentence of 132 months from U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove for possession with intent to distribute more than 10 grams of fluorofentanyl, more than 40 grams of fentanyl, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.
According to court documents, on July 2, 2024, Ritter was wanted on active warrants when he led law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase in Scott County. After abandoning his vehicle and attempting to flee on foot, he was apprehended by authorities. A search of the vehicle uncovered a Glock pistol, ammunition, and several drugs later identified as 122 grams of fentanyl, nearly two grams of cocaine, and almost 30 grams of fluorofentanyl. Ritter admitted to possessing both the narcotics and the firearm during the incident.
Federal sentencing guidelines require that Ritter serve at least 85 percent of his prison term before becoming eligible for release. After completing his sentence, he will be supervised by the U.S. Probation Office for five years.
The case was announced by Paul McCaffrey, First Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky; John Nokes, Special Agent in Charge at ATF’s Louisville Field Division; and Sheriff Jeremy Nettles from the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation involved both the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Cynthia Rieker prosecuted the case.
