A Georgetown, Kentucky man has been sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison for armed drug trafficking offenses. Jamon Ritter, 35, received a 132-month sentence from U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove after pleading guilty to charges including possession with intent to distribute fluorofentanyl and fentanyl, as well as possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.
According to court documents, on July 2, 2024, Ritter was wanted on active warrants when he led law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase in Scott County. After abandoning his vehicle and attempting to flee on foot, he was apprehended by authorities. A search of the vehicle uncovered a Glock pistol, ammunition, and several drugs. Laboratory testing confirmed the substances included 122 grams of fentanyl, nearly 1.7 grams of cocaine, and almost 30 grams of fluorofentanyl. Ritter admitted to possessing both the narcotics and the firearm as part of his drug trafficking activities.
Federal sentencing guidelines require Ritter to serve at least 85 percent of his prison term before becoming eligible for release. After completing his sentence, he will be supervised by the U.S. Probation Office for five years.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. The prosecution was handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Cynthia Rieker.
Paul McCaffrey, First Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky; John Nokes, Special Agent in Charge at ATF Louisville Field Division; and Sheriff Jeremy Nettles of Scott County announced the sentencing.
