A Logan County man who had his sentence commuted by former Governor Matt Bevin before he left office was federally charged this week with armed drug trafficking, according to U.S. Attorney Russell Coleman.
According to a criminal complaint, in April the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force found that 33-year old Kenneth S. Embry of Russellville was trafficking large amounts of methamphetamine. During the investigation, agents obtained a warrant for a motel room occupied by Embry and found numerous items including digital scales, unused clear plastic baggies, smoking devices, and a plastic baggie containing suspected heroin. During a search of Embry’s car, agents reportedly found approximately 166 grams of crystal meth and a semiautomatic pistol.
Coleman reports Embry has previously been convicted twice in Logan County for possession of a controlled substance.
On Wednesday, Coleman announced Embry was charged with a three-count federal indictment with possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. He said Embry faces no more than ten years for possession with intent to distribute meth, up to ten years for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, and no less than five years and no more than life for possessing a firearm in connection to a drug trafficking crime.
