A man from Hopkinsville, Kentucky, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking and money laundering conspiracy. Jay Brown, aged 55, received the sentence alongside a five-year supervised release term. The charges against him included conspiring to possess with intent to distribute over 50 grams of methamphetamine and more than 400 grams of a fentanyl mixture, among other related offenses.
The case was announced by U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky, along with Special Agent in Charge Jim Scott from the DEA Louisville Field Division, Special Agent in Charge John Nokes from the ATF Louisville Field Division, Special Agent in Charge Rana Saoud from Homeland Security Investigations Nashville, U.S. Postal Inspector in Charge Lesley Allison from the Pittsburgh Division, and Chief Jason Newby of the Hopkinsville Police Department.
Brown's illegal activities took place between January 25, 2021, and September 20, 2023, in Christian County, Kentucky. At the time he committed these crimes, Brown was already on supervised release following a previous federal conviction.
Federal investigations were conducted by multiple agencies including the DEA Paducah Post of Duty and Hopkinsville Police Department Special Investigations Unit. They received support from several law enforcement bodies such as the ATF Bowling Green Field Office and Homeland Security Investigations Paducah.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Leigh Ann Dycus prosecuted this case under Operation Take Back America—a nationwide initiative focused on combating illegal immigration and transnational criminal organizations while safeguarding communities against violent crime perpetrators.
There is no parole available within the federal system for this sentencing.