Paducah Man Sentenced to 17 1/2 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Methamphetamine

Paducah, KY - A Paducah man was sentenced on June 3, 2026, to 17 and a half years in prison for distribution of methamphetamine.

U.S. Attorney Kyle G. Bumgarner of the Western District of Kentucky, Chief Brian Laird of the Paducah Police Department, and Special Agent in Charge Michael A. Davis of the DEA St. Louis Field Division made the announcement.

According to court documents, Cameron Shumpert, 35, was sentenced to 17 1/2 years in federal prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for four counts of distribution of methamphetamine.

Mr. Shumpert's convictions stem from four separate drug sales totaling 361.20 grams of pure methamphetamine. Shumpert faces three additional pending felony cases in McCracken Circuit Court for trafficking in fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine.

United States Attorney Kyle Bumgarner stated, "Shumpert's conviction and nearly two-decade long sentence bring Paducah much needed relief from this career criminal. With prior convictions for a home burglary, felony assault on a corrections officer, trafficking in cocaine, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, promoting contraband in a jail, multiple counts of violating an interpersonal protection order, fleeing police and six felony counts of unlawful transaction with a minor, Shumpert's entire life stood in stark contrast to the peace and dignity of his community. Unquestionably, the quality of life in Paducah improved by removing this menace."

Chief Brian Laird of the Paducah Police Department stated, "The investigation of this case and subsequent prison sentence reflects the strong partnership between the Paducah Police Department, DEA, and the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Kentucky in holding repeat drug traffickers accountable. Removing offenders who repeatedly choose to distribute dangerous narcotics helps make Paducah a safer place for everyone. I appreciate the dedication of our officers, investigators, and federal partners whose work helped bring this case to a successful conclusion."

There is no parole in the federal system.

This case was investigated by the DEA St. Louis Field Division and the Paducah Police Department, with assistance from the Southern Illinois Drug Task Force and the Office of the Commonwealth Attorney for McCracken County.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Seth A. Hancock, branch chief of the Paducah office, prosecuted the case.

This case is part of Operation Take Back America a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.

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