Roger Lee Holbrook, 56, of Morehead, chief deputy sheriff of Rowan County, was indicted May 7 in Lexington for conspiracy to distribute oxycodone, attempting to aid and abet the distribution of oxycodone and possession of a firearm in a drug trafficking crime.
The indictment alleges Holbrook conspired with others to distribute a quantity of pills containing oxycodone beginning on an unknown date and continuing through on or about April 14, 2008, according to a press release issued May 15 by the Office of the United States Attorney.
The indictment also alleges that on or about July 24 and Nov. 3, 2008, Holbrook attempted to aid and abet the distribution of a quantity of pills containing oxycodone.
Holbrook also is charged with possession of a firearm in furtherance of the drug trafficking crime committed on July 24, 2008.
Holbrook was arrested at 10:15 a.m. May 15 at the Midland Frosty Freeze parking lot without incident by ATF agents (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) and members of Kentucky State Police. Holbrook had been at the restaurant with Rowan County Sheriff Jack Carter.
The investigation preceding the indictment was conducted by the ATF and KSP. The indictment was presented to the grand jury by Assistant United States Attorney Ron L. Walker Jr.
Holbrook’s court date has not yet been set. If convicted on the conspiracy and attempt charges, Holbrook faces a maximum prison sentence of 20 years.
If convicted on the firearm charge, Holbrook would be subject to a mandatory five-year sentence that is consecutive to any other sentence imposed. However, any sentence following conviction would be imposed by the court after consideration of the U.S. sentencing guidelines and the federal statute governing sentences.
Holbrook retired as police chief at Morehead State University in 1996 after 26 years of service. He has been with the sheriff’s office since 1996.
An indictment is an accusation only and does not represent guilt.
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