Avaron Sims, Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Trafficking, Kentucky 2024

A federal grand jury in Louisville, Kentucky has indicted Avaron Sims, 32, of Long Beach, California, and six other individuals for their roles in a methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking operation.

According to the indictment, the defendants conspired to possess with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and 400 grams or more of fentanyl, beginning as early as February 22, 2024, and continuing through November 4, 2024.

The indictment charges Avaron Sims and six other individuals, including Julio Contreras, 34, of Long Beach, California; Patrick Russo, 30, of Corona, California; Maleek Spalding, 26, of Louisville; Dominque Farris, 27, of Louisville; Jaron Blincoe Robinson, 25, of Louisville; and Amanda Foley, 42, of Louisville, with one count of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances.

Maleek Spalding is also charged with twelve counts of distribution of fentanyl, one count of distribution of methamphetamine, and one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.

Dominque Farris is also charged with six counts of distribution of fentanyl and five counts of distribution of methamphetamine.

Jaron Blincoe Robinson is also charged with two counts of distribution of fentanyl.

Amanda Foley is also charged with one count of distribution of methamphetamine.

The case is being investigated by the FBI, LMPD, and KSP, with assistance from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Los Angeles, California Police Department.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Frank Dahl is prosecuting the case.

An indictment is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Sims made his initial court appearance this week before a U.S. Magistrate Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The Court ordered Sims released pending trial.

Spalding, Farris, and Robinson made their initial court appearance this week before a U.S. Magistrate Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. The Court ordered Spalding and Farris detained, and Farris released, pending trial.

Contreras, Russo, and Foley have not yet been arrested and are considered federal fugitives. Anyone with information regarding their location can contact the FBI Louisville office at 502-263-6000 or tips.fbi.gov.

If convicted, each of the defendants face a maximum sentence of life in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors. There is no parole in the federal system.

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