EVANSVILLE- Six individuals, all from Evansville, have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine trafficking ring operating in Southern Indiana. DefendantSentenceCharge(s)Lovechild McGuire, 3328 years’ imprisonment, five years of supervised releaseConspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Christopher Flax, 5013 years’ imprisonment, three years of supervised releaseConspiracy to distribute over 500 grams of methamphetamineAmiee Ranes, 4615 years’ imprisonment, five years of supervised releaseConspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 500 Grams or more of methamphetamineTrent Marion. 3915 years’ imprisonment, five years of supervised releaseConspiracy to distribute over 500 grams of methamphetamineUnique Carter, 28 Seven years’ imprisonment, five years of supervised releaseConspiracy to distribute over 500 grams of methamphetamineCamri Outlaw, 31Time served, two years of supervised releaseConspiracy to distribute over 500 grams of methamphetamineAccording to court documents, investigators began examining the organization in January 2023, identifying a coordinated group responsible for distributing crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl throughout the Evansville area. McGuire served as the local leader of the trafficking ring, securing bulk quantities of narcotics from a supplier in Springfield, Tennessee. Flax, Ranes, Marion, and Carter operated as mid‑level distributors.During the investigation, officers learned that the N-Handz barber shop on South Green River Road was being used as a primary distribution location. Additionally, a storage unit at Eastside Park served as the organization’s main stash site.On November 30, 2023, McGuire directed his romantic partner, Camri Outlaw, to pay drug couriers $60,000 for 35 pounds of methamphetamine. Outlaw transported the narcotics from her home to the storage unit controlled by McGuire and Carter. That same day, federal agents executed a search warrant on the unit, recovering approximately 34.8 pounds of crystal methamphetamine, 13,000 fentanyl pills, and one kilogram of cocaine.Between June 1, 2023, and December 5, 2023, the drug trafficking organization distributed more than 4.5 kilograms of actual methamphetamine into the Evansville community.“Methamphetamine and other deadly controlled substances have devastating impacts on users, their loved ones, and our communities,” said Tom Wheeler, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. “Drug traffickers like these defendants, responsible for pushing this poison from across the country into our neighborhoods, must be held accountable for the suffering they cause in search of quick profits. This operation is an outstanding example of the impact we can have with the help of our state and local law enforcement partners.”The Drug Enforcement Administration and Evansville Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force investigated this case. The sentences were imposed by U.S. District Court Judge Matthew P. Brookman. U.S. Attorney Wheeler thanked Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren Wheatley, who prosecuted this case.This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice 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. ###
Source: U.S. Department of Justice