LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville man was sentenced to more than two decades of prison-time for several federal drug offenses as well as unlawful possession of a weapon.
Matthew Lewis, 39, was sentenced to 25 years in prison, followed by a 5-year term of supervised release, for drug trafficking and firearm offenses.
Matthew Lewis was charged with the following:
- Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and 1 kilogram or more of heroin
- Possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin
- Possession with intent to distribute 5 grams or more of methamphetamine
- Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana
- Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
Lewis was prohibited from possessing a firearm because he had been convicted of the following felony offenses: Attempted kidnapping, assault (2nd degree), wanton endangerment (1st degree), being a convicted felon in possession of a handgun, possession of a controlled substance (1st degree), and trafficking a controlled substance (1st degree).
This case was investigated by the DEA, FBI and Louisville Metro Police Department.
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