Anthony Travon Garrett, Armed Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Trafficking, Kentucky 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. – A Versailles, Ky., man, Anthony Travon Garrett, 31, has been sentenced to 240 months in prison for his role in a significant fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking operation.

Garrett was found guilty of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. The charges stem from a controlled purchase of approximately two pounds of methamphetamine and one ounce of fentanyl, which was arranged by law enforcement on March 30, 2022.

Garrett was approached by law enforcement and found in possession of the drugs and a loaded firearm, which was discovered under the driver’s seat of his vehicle. Additional evidence, including three other firearms, pressed fentanyl pills, a fentanyl press, digital scales, and drug trafficking paraphernalia, was discovered at a residence where Garrett resided.

Under federal law, Garrett must serve 85 percent of his prison sentence. Upon his release from prison, he will be under the supervision of the U.S. Probation Office for five years.

The investigation was conducted by the DEA, Kentucky State Police, and Lexington Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Roger West prosecuted the case on behalf of the United States.

The joint announcement of the sentencing was made by Carlton S. Shier, IV, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky, Erek Davodowich, Acting Special Agent in Charge, DEA, Louisville Field Division, Phillip J. Burnett, Commissioner of the Kentucky State Police, and Chief Lawrence Weathers, Lexington Police Department.

Garrett’s sentencing is a significant blow to those involved in the illicit trafficking of fentanyl and methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Kentucky. The cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the prosecution’s efforts have helped to bring this case to a successful conclusion.

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