Tompkinsville man sentenced in methamphetamine trafficking case

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Officials say a Tompkinsville man faces over 11 years in prison in connection with drug trafficking.

According to the United State’s Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, court documents state Chad Emberton, 45, distributed 5 grams or more of methamphetamine to another person in June 10, 2022 and July 7, 2022.

On Thursday, Emberton received a total sentence off 11 years and one month in federal prison, followed by serving four years on supervised release.