COVINGTON, Ky. – Kevin Prince Davis, 46, of Cincinnati, Ohio, is facing a long stretch behind bars after being sentenced to 180 months – fifteen years – in federal prison for possessing with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine. Chief U.S. District Judge David Bunning handed down the sentence, a clear message that large-scale drug trafficking won’t be tolerated in the Eastern District of Kentucky.
The bust unfolded on I-75 when a routine traffic stop took a hard turn. A Kentucky State Police officer pulled the vehicle over, and the smell of marijuana wafted from the passenger side – where Davis was seated. A search of Davis’ person revealed he was carrying marijuana. But the real payload was hidden in the vehicle’s rear cargo area: six bricks of cocaine, a substantial quantity indicating this wasn’t a personal stash.
Davis didn’t stick around to explain. He made a run for it, attempting to flee on foot, but was quickly apprehended. Faced with the evidence, he eventually admitted ownership of the cocaine. This wasn’t his first rodeo with the law, however. Court records show Davis carries a previous federal conviction for conspiracy to distribute five kilograms of cocaine, significantly impacting his current sentencing.
Acting United States Attorney Paul McCaffrey made it clear this case represents a serious blow to drug trafficking operations in the region. “This sentence underscores our commitment to dismantling drug networks and holding accountable those who flood our communities with poison,” McCaffrey stated. The investigation was a joint effort between Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Kentucky State Police, demonstrating the power of interagency cooperation.
Under federal guidelines, Davis is required to serve at least 85 percent of his 180-month sentence. Even after release, he won’t be a free man. He’ll be subject to ten years of supervised release by the U.S. Probation Office, a constant reminder of his crimes. Special Agent in Charge Rana Saoud of HSI and Commissioner Phillip J. Burnett, Jr. of the KSP lauded the work of their agents and officers in bringing Davis to justice.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Tony Bracke prosecuted the case, building a solid case that led to Davis’ conviction and lengthy sentence. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Kentucky and beyond. This bust serves as a stark warning: move drugs through this state, and you *will* face the consequences.
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- State: Kentucky
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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