Louisville, KY – The last of four defendants charged in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy was sentenced last week to 10 months in federal prison. Three other defendants were sentenced to federal prison previously.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 made the announcement.On March 5, 2026, Geramy Frederick, 45, of Louisville, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, one count of possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, and three counts of distribution of methamphetamine.On January 9, 2026, Scott Sabol, 61, of Louisville, was sentenced to 5 years and 10 months in prison, followed by 4 years of supervised release, for one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances and three counts of distribution of methamphetamine. On December 18, 2025, Michael Vaden, 37, of Louisville, was sentenced to 6 years and 7 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances and three counts of distribution of methamphetamine.On October 15, 2025, Jessica Stout, 45, of Louisville, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substance, one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and one count of distribution of methamphetamine.According to Court documents, Frederick, Sabol, Vaden, and Stout, conspired with each other and others to possess with the intent to distribute and distributed large quantities of methamphetamine between February and March of 2024 in and around Louisville. Frederick distributed half-pound quantities of methamphetamine to another in February, March, and April of 2024. He also possessed with the intent to distribute over 50 grams of methamphetamine in April of 2024. In May and June of 2024, Sabol distributed 51 grams of methamphetamine, 88 grams of methamphetamine, and 330 grams of methamphetamine to another. Vaden sold pound quantities of methamphetamine to another in April and June of 2024 and two pounds of methamphetamine in July of 2024. Finally, Stout possessed with the intent to distribute methamphetamine in April of 2024 and distributed 51 grams of methamphetamine to another in May of 2024.There is no parole in the federal system.This case is being investigated by the FBI and LMPD.Assistant U.S. Attorneys Emily Lantz and Frank Dahl are prosecuting this case, with assistance from paralegal specialist Adela Alic.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