A Vest, Kentucky, man, Lee Rose, 37, was sentenced to 216 months in prison for distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.
Specifically, on September 27, 2023, law enforcement made a controlled purchase of over 50 grams of methamphetamine from Rose.
The sentence was handed down by Chief U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves on Wednesday.
Rose was also found to be on parole at the time of the crime, having previously been convicted of three separate prior convictions for felony trafficking in methamphetamine.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Rose engaged in additional transactions where he provided methamphetamine on October 4, 2023, for 52 grams, on October 9, 2023, for 13 grams, and January 9, 2024, for 56 grams.
Under federal law, Rose must serve 85 percent of his prison sentence, which translates to 182.4 months.
Rose will also be under the supervision of the U.S. Probation Office for five years upon his release from prison.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI, KSP, and Knott County Sheriff’s Office, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Drew Trimble prosecuting the case.
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Key Facts
- State: Kentucky
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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