Louisville Man Sentenced to 17 1/2 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Distribution and Firearm Offenses

Louisville, KY – A Louisville, Kentucky man was sentenced this week to 17 ½ years in prison for charges related to drug distribution and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. 

U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky and Special Agent in Charge J. Todd Scott of the DEA Louisville Field Division made the announcement.

According to court documents, Clarence Carpenter, 41, was sentenced this week to 17 ½ years in prison, followed by a five years of supervised release, for three counts of distribution of fentanyl, one count of possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, one count of possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin, one count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, one count of manufacturing and possession with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of marijuana, and possession of a fireman by a convicted felon. There is no parole in the federal system.

This case was investigated by the DEA with assistance from the Bardstown Police Department and the ATF.   

Assistant U.S. Attorney Marisa Ford prosecuted the case.

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