Roger Bailey, Cocaine Distribution and Firearm Offense, Kentucky 2024

A Louisville man was sentenced to 8 years and 1 month in federal prison for his role in a cocaine distribution ring and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Roger Bailey, 42, was sentenced on April 9, 2024 for conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

According to court documents, Bailey conspired with other persons to possess with intent to distribute cocaine by selling cocaine on four occasions between April 9, 2024 and May 29, 2024.

On May 29, 2024, a residential search warrant was executed on Bailey’s residence located at 441 South 29th Street, Louisville, Kentucky. During the search, cocaine, a Mossberg, Model MMR, 5.56 caliber rifle, a Glock, Model 19, 9-millimeter pistol, an American Tactical Imports, Model Omni Hybrid, multi-caliber pistol, and ammunition were found and seized.

There is no parole in the federal system.

This case was investigated by the ATF with assistance from the Louisville Metro Police Department.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Erwin Roberts is prosecuting the case.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.

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