The last of four defendants involved in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy was sentenced to federal prison last week, according to a March 2 announcement by U.S. Attorney Kyle G. Bumgarner of the Western District of Kentucky, Special Agent in Charge Olivia Olson of the FBI Louisville Field Office, and Chief Paul Humphrey of the Louisville Metro Police Department.
The sentencing marks the conclusion of a case that targeted large-scale methamphetamine distribution in and around Louisville between February and July 2024. Authorities say this prosecution is part of ongoing efforts to address drug-related crime and protect local communities.
Geramy Frederick, 45, received a sentence on March 5 to 10 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and three counts of distribution of methamphetamine. Three other defendants—Scott Sabol, Michael Vaden, and Jessica Stout—were previously sentenced for their roles in the operation. Sabol was sentenced on January 9 to five years and ten months in prison; Vaden received six years and seven months on December 18; Stout was given ten years on October 15.
Court documents show that Frederick distributed half-pound quantities of methamphetamine during early 2024 and possessed over fifty grams with intent to distribute. Sabol distributed multiple quantities ranging from fifty-one grams up to three hundred thirty grams between May and June. Vaden sold pound-level amounts in April, June, and July. Stout also possessed significant amounts for distribution and sold fifty-one grams in May.
There is no parole available under the federal system. The investigation was conducted by the FBI and Louisville Metro Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Emily Lantz and Frank Dahl prosecuted the case with support from paralegal specialist Adela Alic.
This prosecution falls under Operation Take Back America, described as a nationwide initiative using Department of Justice resources “to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.”
