Trintin Peeno, a 31-year-old resident of Covington, was sentenced on Apr. 30 to 150 months in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge David Bunning for possession with intent to distribute five grams or more of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.
The case highlights the ongoing efforts by federal authorities to address drug trafficking and related violence in the Eastern District of Kentucky. According to his plea agreement, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Peeno’s residence on July 10, 2025, after receiving information about drug activity there. Officers found nearly 29 grams of methamphetamine, along with fentanyl, cocaine, and a loaded handgun located near the drugs. Peeno admitted ownership of both the drugs and firearm and acknowledged distributing controlled substances as well as possessing the weapon during his drug trafficking activities. At sentencing, he also admitted threatening to murder a neighbor who had approached police regarding his actions.
Peeno is required under federal law to serve at least 85 percent of his sentence before becoming eligible for release. Upon completing his prison term, he will be supervised by the U.S. Probation Office for four years.
Jason Parman, First Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky; John Nokes, Special Agent in Charge at ATF Louisville Field Division; and Chief Justin Wietholter from Covington Police Department announced the sentence. The investigation was conducted jointly by ATF and Covington Police Department with Assistant U.S. Attorney Tony Bracke prosecuting.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky enforces federal laws and maintains community safety through prosecutions and partnerships while handling civil cases such as elder abuse prevention and drug education initiatives according to its official website. The office functions under the U.S. Department of Justice according to its official website and serves this district while collaborating with local agencies on programs like Elder Justice Task Force according to its official website. Several early U.S. Attorneys from this district later held notable positions including seats on the Supreme Court or serving as governor according to its official website.
