An Evansville man, Troy Ogburn, age 44, has been sentenced to two decades in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Ogburn's conviction stems from a DEA and local law enforcement investigation into his drug trafficking activities that began in October 2024. The information was confirmed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana.
Federal agents, in collaboration with the Evansville Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force, carried out a search warrant at Ogburn's apartment on October 24, 2024, where they seized over a kilogram of methamphetamine, as well as substantial amounts of fentanyl and cocaine, along with firearms and cash. His apartment served as the base of operations where he sold large amounts of drugs, leading to his arrest during a traffic stop on the same day of the search.
During the arrest, officers discovered another drug ledger in Ogburn's vehicle, holding cash totalling $4,572.00. The court documents revealed that Ogburn is no stranger to law enforcement, with a prior federal conviction for distributing cocaine base and a felony for dealing marijuana, compounding his legal troubles by prohibiting him from legally possessing any firearms.
United States Attorney Tom Wheeler, in a statement, emphasized the severity of Ogburn's crimes, stating, "Trafficking deadly amounts of methamphetamine and fentanyl fuels addiction, overdoses, and violence in our communities." At the time of recovering the drugs, detectives also found a stolen Glock and two additional 9mm handguns in Ogburn's possession which is an illegal act for him due to past convictions.
Investigative efforts by the DEA and the Evansville Police Department, with support from the local Drug Task Force, culminated in the apprehension and sentencing of Ogburn. U.S. District Judge Matthew P. Brookaman imposed the 20-year sentence following Ogburn’s guilty plea, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren Wheatley leading the prosecution. This case serves as a stark reminder of the harsh consequences facing those who engage in the armed distribution of dangerous narcotics.
