A Louisville man, Chicoby Summers, has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy and related firearms offenses. The sentencing follows his conviction on charges including conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine, possession with intent to distribute these substances, possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, and escape.
The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett from the Western District of Kentucky alongside Special Agent R. Shawn Morrow of the ATF Louisville Field Division and Chief Paul Humphrey of the Louisville Metro Police Department.
“This case demonstrates the positive impact that flows from collaborative law enforcement efforts,” said U.S. Attorney Bennett. He emphasized the importance of partnerships between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in enhancing community safety.
Summers received a 25-year sentence followed by five years of supervised release for his drug-related offenses. An additional two years were added due to violations during his supervised release period, bringing the total sentence to 27 years.
Jerlen Horton, Summers' co-defendant, was also convicted after a seven-day jury trial held earlier this year. Horton received a longer sentence of 29 years and six months with an additional five years of supervised release for similar charges.
The investigation involved multiple agencies including the ATF and LMPD with assistance from organizations such as the FBI and DEA among others.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Frank Dahl and Josh Porter prosecuted the case with support from paralegal Adela Alic under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN). This initiative aims at reducing violent crime through strategic law enforcement efforts combined with community collaboration.