Murray Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking

Paducah, KY – A Murray, Kentucky man was sentenced yesterday to 5 years in federal prison for distribution of methamphetamine and possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. 

U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky, Acting Special Agent in Charge Erek G. Davodowich of the DEA Louisville Field Division, Commissioner Phillip Burnett, Jr. of the Kentucky State Police, and Sheriff Nicky Knight of the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office made the announcement.

According to court documents, Gary Sims, 49, of Murray, was sentenced to 5 years in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for three counts of distribution of methamphetamine and one count of possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. On June 23, August 11, and August 18, 2021, in Calloway County, Kentucky, Sims distributed more than 50 grams of methamphetamine. On August 18, 2022, in Calloway County, Kentucky, Sims possessed with the intent to distribute more than 50 grams of grams of methamphetamine.

There is no parole in the federal system.

The case was investigated by the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office, Kentucky State Police, and DEA Paducah Post of Duty. 

Assistant U.S. Attorney Seth Hancock, Chief of the U.S. Attorney’s Paducah Branch Office, prosecuted the case.

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