A Calloway County man that police called a source of supply of crystal meth in western Kentucky was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison this week in the Western District at Paducah.
60-year-old James Norsworthy will also be required to complete five years of supervised release after his jail term ends for the charge of possession with the intent to distribute meth.
In September 2018, police identified Norsworthy as a source of supply for crystal meth in Western Kentucky while residing in western Calloway County.
During a search of his property in June 2019, law enforcement recovered approximately six pounds of crystal meth, marijuana, firearms, scales, and packing materials that are indicative of drug trafficking. At the time, Norsworthy was a convicted felon and unable to lawfully possess firearms or ammunition.
Police said large amounts of meth were being transported to Norsworthy’s residence in gas tanks of vehicles. The meth was removed from the gas tanks and then sold by Norsworthy.
