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A large-scale methamphetamine trafficking operation was busted in Maysville, Kentucky, when law enforcement made a traffic stop on August 15, 2025. Kevin Thomas Lawrence, 34, was found to be in possession of 105 grams of meth, concealed on his companion, Jeannie Riley. The stop revealed numerous small plastic baggies and other drug paraphernalia, with Riley admitting the meth belonged to Lawrence. The traffic stop was a crucial moment in the investigation, which was conducted by the DEA and Maysville Police Department.
Lawrence was sentenced to 130 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Chad Meredith for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. The sentence is a significant outcome for the joint investigation between the DEA and Maysville Police Department, which was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Drew Spievack.
The case highlights the ongoing issue of methamphetamine trafficking in Northern Kentucky. Lawrence’s co-defendant, Jeannie Riley, is scheduled to be sentenced on August 19. The investigation and prosecution demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement agencies to combatting drug trafficking in the region.
The sentence was announced by Jason Parman, First Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky, along with Jim Scott, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA’s Louisville Field Division, and Chief Patrick Boggs of the Maysville Police Department.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: Kentucky
- Location: KY
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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