Louisville Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Trafficking

LONDON, Ky. –  A Louisville, Ky., man, Arthur Powers Jr., 44, was sentenced on Tuesday, by U.S. District Judge Robert Wier, to 250 months, for possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine.

According to his plea agreement, Powers was found to be in possession of 500 grams or more of methamphetamine that he intended to distribute to others.  Specifically, on September 10, 2023, enforcement was informed that Powers was travelling to Laurel County from Louisville to deliver five pounds of methamphetamine.  Law enforcement then stopped Powers’ vehicle and seized 4.5 pounds of methamphetamine, which he later admitted he was bringing into the area to distribute.

Under federal law, Powers must serve 85 percent of his prison sentence.  Upon his release from prison, he will be under the supervision of the U.S. Probation Office for five years. 

Carlton S. Shier, IV, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky, and Michael Stansbury, Special Agent in Charge, FBI, Louisville Field Office, jointly announced the sentence.

The investigation was conducted by the FBI.  Assistant U.S. Attorney Sam Dotson prosecuted the case on behalf of the United States.

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