ASHLAND, Ky. – A Floyd County man has been sentenced to 192 months in prison for his role in trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl. According to his plea agreement, Justin Bryant, 35, possessed 22.76 grams of methamphetamine, 3.57 grams of fentanyl, and fluorofentanyl during a traffic stop in December 2023. He also had a loaded handgun, which he admitted he possessed to protect himself from the dangers of drug dealing.
Bryant’s arrest was initially followed by his release, but he continued to engage in drug trafficking. On March 1, 2025, law enforcement encountered Bryant again, and he had in his possession 81.256 grams of methamphetamine. Bryant was arrested and subsequently sentenced to 192 months in prison.
Under federal law, Bryant must serve 85 percent of his prison sentence. Upon his release from prison, he will be under the supervision of the U.S. Probation Office for 3 years.
Bryant’s crimes were investigated by the FBI, KSP, and the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office. The U.S. Attorney’s Office was represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Drew Trimble.
Paul McCaffrey, First Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky; Olivia Olson, Special Agent in Charge, FBI, Louisville Field Division; Col. Phillip J. Burnett, Jr., Commissioner of the Kentucky State Police; and Sheriff John Hunt, Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, announced the sentencing.
The exact charges against Bryant include possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, including methamphetamine and fentanyl, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Bryant’s prior felony convictions disallowed him from possessing the firearm, which was found during the initial traffic stop in December 2023.
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Key Facts
- State: Kentucky
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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