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06/18/2026 | Press release | Archived content

Lexington Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Trafficking (DOJ)

LEXINGTON, Ky. - A Lexington man, Gregory Curtis, 48, was sentenced on Thursday to 240 months by U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.

In December 2024, law enforcement investigated the drug trafficking activities of Curtis from a residence in Lexington. Law enforcement executed a search warrant for Curtis' residence and found 49.91 grams, 27.226 grams, and 27.505 grams of fluorofentanyl and fentanyl.

Jason Parman, First Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky; John Nokes, Special Agent in Charge, ATF, Louisville Field; and; Chief Lawrence Weathers, Lexington Police Department; jointly announced the sentence.

The investigation was conducted by the ATF and Lexington Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Cynthia Rieker prosecuted the case on behalf of the United States.

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