A Campbell County man has been sentenced to 188 months in prison for his role in a massive cocaine and methamphetamine trafficking operation.
Tyjuan Eugene Crossty, 41, of Newport, Ky., was sentenced by U.S. District Judge David Bunning on Thursday for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, including five kilograms or more of cocaine and 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.
According to his plea agreement, Crossty was traffic stopped by law enforcement in Covington on March 24, 2023, where they smelled marijuana and uncovered a loaded handgun in the glove compartment. DNA evidence collected from the firearm matched Crossty’s DNA.
After obtaining a search warrant for Crossty’s Covington residence, law enforcement discovered 32.7 grams of crack cocaine, 3.898 grams of actual methamphetamine, and items consistent with manufacturing crack cocaine and distributing both crack and crystal methamphetamine.
Crossty admitted to law enforcement that he distributed large amounts of cocaine and methamphetamine, and further admitted to distributing pressed fentanyl pills, in amounts of 2500-3500 pills at a time, as a middleman on multiple occasions.
Crossty was previously convicted of aggravated robbery in Hamilton County, Ohio, in 2000.
Under federal law, Crossty must serve 85 percent of his prison sentence. Upon release from prison, Crossty will be under the supervision of the U.S. Probation Office for 10 years.
The investigation was conducted by the ATF, Northern Kentucky Drug Strike Force, and the Covington Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Tony Bracke prosecuted the case on behalf of the United States.
Key Facts
- State: Kentucky
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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