Two Kentucky men have been sentenced for fentanyl trafficking and firearm offenses, as announced by U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky. The announcement was made in collaboration with Acting Special Agent A.J. Gibes of the ATF Louisville Field Division, Commissioner Phillip Burnett, Jr. of the Kentucky State Police, and Ron Eckart of the Greater Hardin County Narcotics Task Force.
Dominik Woods, 23, from Bonnieville, Kentucky, received a sentence of five years in prison followed by four years of supervised release. He faced charges for conspiracy to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Woods was prohibited from possessing a firearm due to previous felony convictions.
Court documents reveal that on April 9, 2020, Woods was convicted in Hardin Circuit Court for enhanced trafficking in marijuana (less than eight ounces) and tampering with physical evidence.
Joshua Sanders, 36, from Cave City, Kentucky, was sentenced to two years and nine months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. His charges included conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Sanders also had prior felony convictions prohibiting him from firearm possession.
Sanders' past convictions include receiving stolen property (firearm) on June 18, 2009; burglary (second degree) and theft by unlawful taking on March 29, 2010; burglary (second degree) and receiving stolen property over $300 on December 22, 2010; receiving stolen property under $10,000 and possession of controlled substances on January 10, 2018; fleeing or evading police (first degree) on January 15 and May 16 in different courts during the year 2019.
The investigation involved multiple agencies including the ATF, KSP, and Greater Hardin County Narcotics Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Ansari prosecuted the case.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence through collaboration between law enforcement levels and community involvement. Launched on May 26, 2021, this strategy focuses on fostering trust within communities while supporting organizations that work to prevent violence.
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