A Lexington, Kentucky man was sentenced to over 13 years in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking in Owensboro, Kentucky. According to the federal system, there is no parole.
The defendant, James Leavell, Jr., 37, was sentenced to 13 years and 6 months in prison, followed by a 5-year term of supervised release, for distributing over 50 grams of methamphetamine in Owensboro during 2019.
The case was investigated by the DEA Evansville Resident Office and the Owensboro Police Department with assistance from the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Frank Dahl prosecuted the case.
The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky, Special Agent in Charge Sheila Lyons of the DEA Chicago Field Division, and Chief Art Ealum of the Owensboro Police Department.
The sentence was handed down on this case, which involved methamphetamine trafficking in Owensboro, Kentucky. The charges against James Leavell, Jr. were a direct result of a year-long investigation by the DEA Evansville Resident Office and the Owensboro Police Department.
In a statement, U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett emphasized the seriousness of methamphetamine trafficking in the region, stating that the investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate a commitment to keeping the community safe from the dangers of methamphetamine.
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Key Facts
- State: Kentucky
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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