COVINGTON, Ky. – A federal jury in Covington has convicted 37-year-old Gary Cunningham, Jr. of multiple drug trafficking charges.
Cunningham was found guilty of one count of conspiracy with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and eight counts of distribution of five grams or more of methamphetamine.
The investigation revealed that law enforcement identified Frederick Overly III as a source of supply for methamphetamine, and used a confidential informant to make eight controlled purchases from Overly. Each purchase was arranged by the informant calling Overly, who in turn indicated that he would need to get the methamphetamine from his supplier, Cunningham.
Cunningham was previously convicted of three counts of first-degree trafficking of a controlled substance in Mason County Circuit Court in 2013, and second-degree robbery in Mason County Circuit Court in 2014.
Cunningham and Overly were indicted in July 2023. Overly pleaded guilty to his charges in August 2024.
Cunningham faces a minimum of 15 years and a maximum of life in prison, and will appear for sentencing on May 29, 2025.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office was represented in the case by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Tony Bracke and Drew Spievack.
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Key Facts
- State: Kentucky
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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