Byron Lee White, Fentanyl Conspiracy, Kentucky 2018

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Lexington Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Conspiracy

Byron Lee White, a 36-year-old Lexington man, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl and heroin. White’s guilty plea was made on August 2, 2018, in connection with a federal indictment.

According to the indictment, White conspired with others to distribute heroin and fentanyl on multiple occasions. The conspirators sold heroin on November 16, 2017, and fentanyl and heroin on December 5 and 22, 2017. They also sold 55 grams of fentanyl on January 17, 2018. White’s involvement in the conspiracy was first discovered when he was indicted by a grand jury in June 2018.

White’s previous conviction for trafficking in cocaine in Fayette Circuit Court in 2005 has been taken into consideration in his current case. White’s sentencing is scheduled for November 8, 2018, before Chief United States District Judge Karen K. Caldwell. He faces a prison sentence of 10 years to life imprisonment.

The investigation into White’s activities was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Kentucky State Police. Assistant United States Attorney Roger W. West represented the United States in the case. Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Amy Hess and Kentucky State Police Commissioner Richard Sanders jointly made the announcement of White’s guilty plea.

White’s guilty plea marks a significant victory for law enforcement in their efforts to combat the opioid epidemic. The distribution of fentanyl and heroin has been a major concern in Kentucky and across the country. White’s sentence will serve as a reminder of the serious consequences of engaging in such activities.

The case against White was a collaborative effort between federal and state law enforcement agencies. The investigation and subsequent guilty plea demonstrate the commitment of these agencies to holding individuals accountable for their roles in the opioid epidemic.