GrimyTimes has documented 110 federal criminal cases in Kentucky. Below is a comprehensive breakdown by crime type and recent notable cases.
Last updated: March 30, 2026
Crime Type Breakdown
| Crime Type | Cases | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 93 | 84.5% |
| Drug Trafficking | 9 | 8.2% |
| Sex Crimes | 4 | 3.6% |
| White Collar Crime | 1 | 0.9% |
| Fraud & Financial Crimes | 1 | 0.9% |
Recent Federal Cases in Kentucky
- Mabel Soto, Fentanyl Trafficking, Kentucky 2022 (2026-03-26)
- Shantaja Hutchins, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Kentucky 2026 (2026-03-24)
- Bailey Stouter, Child Exploitation, Kentucky 2023 (2026-03-24)
- Ranjit Wahi, Conspiracy to Distribute Oxycodone and Methadone, Lond… (2026-03-20)
- Ray Gordon, AI-Fueled Child Sexual Abuse Material Creation, Bowling… (2026-03-20)
- James Clark, Online Child Exploitation, Bowling Green KY, 2026 (2026-03-20)
- Bryant Adams Sentenced to 10 Years for Meth Running, Cincinnati OH,… (2026-03-19)
- Melissa Wilhoite Sentenced to 15 Years for Fentanyl Smuggling, Vers… (2026-03-18)
- Nicole Pennington Sentenced to 44 Months for COVID Loan Wire Fraud,… (2026-03-17)
- Quinnton Dawson, Child Exploitation, Louisville KY, 2024 (2024-06-15)
- Two Kentucky men, Million-Dollar Investment Scheme, Kentucky, 2023 (2023-08-21)
- Kentucky 2023: Rising Crime Rates Amidst National Turmoil (2023-07-01)
- Nicole Pennington, COVID-19 Relief Program Fraud, Lexington KY, 2023 (2023-06-15)
- Bryant Adams Sentenced to 10 Years for Meth Supply, Covington KY, 2023 (2023-06-15)
- Bryant Adams, Methamphetamine Distribution, Cincinnati OH, 2023 (2023-06-15)
Federal Law Enforcement in Kentucky
Federal criminal cases in Kentucky are prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and investigated by agencies including the FBI, DEA, ATF, IRS Criminal Investigation, and the U.S. Marshals Service. Cases documented here represent publicly reported federal prosecutions from Department of Justice press releases and federal court records.