LOUISVILLE, Ky. – In a shocking turn of events, a former Bullitt County Sheriff’s Special Deputy was sentenced to 36 months in prison for his role in a brazen money laundering and trafficking operation.
Christopher A. Mattingly, 40, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, was found guilty of trafficking in marijuana and methamphetamine, as well as concealing the financial proceeds of his illicit activities.
Between March 2014 and June 2015, Mattingly conspired with other individuals to distribute over 1000 kilograms of marijuana imported from California and distributed in the Western District of Kentucky and elsewhere.
The former deputy also admitted to conducting financial transactions with the proceeds of his marijuana trafficking operation, depositing some of the money in a bank and using other funds to pay for marijuana shipments.
Furthermore, Mattingly was found to have conspired with others to distribute over 500 grams of a substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine between February and June 2015.
Co-defendants Ronald A. Shewmaker and Eddie Whitfill were previously sentenced to probation for their role in concealing Mattingly’s illicit activities from law enforcement.
This case was investigated by the DEA and the Bullitt County Sheriff’s Department, with Assistant United States Attorney Larry E. Fentress handling the prosecution.
United States District Judge David J. Hale handed down the sentence, which includes 36 months in prison and a five-year period of supervised release, as well as a $10,000 fine.
Mattingly’s crimes are a stark reminder of the corruption that can exist within law enforcement agencies and the devastating impact of illicit substance trafficking on our communities.
Key Facts
- State: Kentucky
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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