Lexington Woman Receives Sentence for Drug Trafficking Crimes

A Lexington woman, identified as Stacey R. Smith, has been sentenced to 175 months in prison for her involvement in drug trafficking. The 42-year-old was found guilty of a conspiracy to distribute substantial quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl.

Details of the Case

According to Smith’s plea bargain, her illegal activities spanned more than a year, from January 2021 to March 2022. Smith allegedly worked with accomplices to distribute an estimated 500 grams of methamphetamine and 400 grams of fentanyl. She obtained these drugs in pound quantities from a source in the Lexington area.

While Smith believed she was dealing in heroin, laboratory testing later confirmed the substance to be fentanyl, an opioid many times more potent than heroin. Smith distributed the methamphetamine and fentanyl to several dealers, including her co-defendant, Shane Brock.

Ringleader’s Associate Previously Sentenced

For his part in the drug trafficking conspiracy, 62-year-old Shane Brock was previously sentenced to 97 months in prison. He will also be subject to three years of supervised release following his prison term.

The Sentence: Smith Must Serve Nearly 15 Years

Upon the decision of U.S. District Judge Robert Wier, Smith was sentenced to 175 months, nearly 15 years, in prison. Federal law mandates that Smith must serve a minimum of 85 percent of her prison sentence. After her release, she will then face five years of supervision by the U.S. Probation Office.

Investigators and Prosecutors

The investigation that led to these sentences was the joint effort of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky, the DEA Louisville Field Division, and the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office. Carlton S. Shier, IV, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky; Erek Davodowich, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Louisville Field Division; and Sheriff John Root of the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office collectively announced the sentencing. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Sam Dotson.

Contact Information

Further inquiries regarding this case can be directed to Gabrielle Dudgeon at (859) 685-4887 or gabrielle.dudgeon@usdoj.gov.

Eastern District of Kentucky’s Recent Actions

The Eastern District of Kentucky’s dedicated efforts in combating drug trafficking have seen substantial results in recent times. Several significant sentences have been handed down, including a Pulaski County man sentenced for methamphetamine trafficking and a Cincinnati man sentenced to 20 years for distributing fentanyl that resulted in death.