John William Lawson, Methamphetamine Trafficking and Firearms Charges, Kentucky 2021

A Richmond, Kentucky man has been convicted of distribution of more than 500 grams of methamphetamine, distribution of heroin, possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, and possession of firearms by a convicted felon.

57-year-old John William Lawson was convicted by a federal jury sitting in Covington, Kentucky, following a 2-day trial.

According to testimony at trial, Lawson was arrested after a traffic stop during which officers located a loaded handgun, drug paraphernalia, and more than $23,000 in United States currency.

Subsequent search warrants at Lawson’s residence in Madison County revealed more than one pound of methamphetamine, which was determined to be 100% pure.

The search also resulted in the seizure of an additional $57,000 in United States currency, thousands of Xanax pills, and several firearms.

Lawson was indicted in June 2020 and faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years and a maximum of life imprisonment.

Lawson will appear for sentencing on September 16, 2021.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edky/pr/richmond-man-convicted-methamphetamine-trafficking-and-firearms-charges