A Pikeville, Kentucky man, Christopher Springfield, 43, received a sentence of 172 months from U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves on Wednesday. Springfield was charged with possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, including fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine.
The charges stemmed from events in April and May of 2024 when law enforcement used a confidential informant for two controlled purchases of fentanyl from Springfield. On May 24, 2024, authorities executed a search warrant at his residence where they found over 400 grams of methamphetamine, over 200 grams of fentanyl, over 100 grams of cocaine, a firearm, and $18,537 in cash. Springfield admitted to possessing these substances with the intent to distribute them.
Previously in 2011, Springfield had been sentenced to 92 months in prison for similar charges involving cocaine distribution in the Southern District of West Virginia.
According to federal law requirements, Springfield must serve at least 85 percent of his sentence before release. After serving his time in prison, he will be under the supervision of the U.S. Probation Office for eight years.
Paul McCaffrey, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky; and Michael Stansbury, Special Agent in Charge at the FBI Louisville Field Office announced the sentencing together.
The investigation leading to this conviction was conducted by the FBI and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Drew Trimble on behalf of the United States.