Genghis Stevenson, Fentanyl Trafficking, Kentucky 2026

A California man has been convicted of trafficking a large quantity of fentanyl in Kentucky, putting the community at risk and fueling addiction.

Genghis Stevenson, 48, a resident of Carson, California, was found guilty of possession with intent to distribute an aggravated quantity of fentanyl following a 2-day trial in Covington, Kentucky.

According to the investigation, Stevenson was a passenger on a flight from the Greater Cincinnati Airport to Los Angeles on March 28, 2024. Law enforcement encountered Stevenson as he was about to board the plane and seized over $15,000 in cash from his carry-on bag, along with 251 grams of fentanyl from his checked bag.

Genghis Stevenson has a violent history, including felony convictions for second-degree robbery and carjacking.

Stevenson will face a mandatory minimum 10-year term of imprisonment and could face up to life in prison. He will appear for sentencing on August 21, 2026.

The investigation was conducted by the DEA and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, with the U.S. Attorney's Office represented in the case by Assistant U.S. Attorney Tony Bracke.

On National Fentanyl Awareness Day, First Assistant United States Attorney Jason Parman emphasized the severity of fentanyl trafficking, stating that it is not a victimless crime and fuels addiction, devastates families, and puts lives at risk every day.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edky/pr/california-man-convicted-fentanyl-trafficking