Mitchell Peters, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Kentucky 2018

A Gray Hawk, Kentucky, man, Mitchell Peters, 36, who previously admitted to possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, was sentenced to 130 months on Tuesday by U.S. District Court Judge Robert E. Wier.

According to his plea agreement, Peters admitted that on April 6, 2018, he was stopped by Kentucky State Police personnel in Jackson County, and found in possession of approximately 100 grams of a methamphetamine mixture, scales, baggies, and a loaded .380 caliber pistol. Peters is a convicted felon and was prohibited from possessing a firearm.

Peters pleaded guilty in September 2019.

Under federal law, Peters must serve 85 percent of his prison sentence and will be under the supervision of the U.S. Probation Office for five years.

‘Methamphetamine trafficking and firearms are a recipe for violence,’ said Robert M. Duncan, Jr., United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky. ‘Prosecuting armed methamphetamine dealers, like the defendant, helps protect the public and is a focused priority for our Office.’

The investigation was conducted by ATF and Kentucky State Police. The U.S. Attorney’s Office was represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jason Parman.

This case is part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Program, a nationwide, crime reduction strategy aimed at decreasing violent crime in communities. It involves a comprehensive approach to public safety — one that includes investigating and prosecuting crimes, along with prevention and reentry efforts.

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