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United States of America v. Zachery Ashburn

Date: 11-04-2026

Case Number: 5:26-cr-00045

Judge: Robert E. Wier

Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky (Fayette County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Emily Greenfield and James Chapman

Defendant's Attorney: Brad Clark

Description:

Lexington, Kentucky, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with drug trafficking and felony possession of a firearm, in violation of 21 U.S.C. 841 and 18 U.S.C. 924.

On February 23, 2025, during a traffic stop in Scott County, Zachery Ashburn, age 33, possessed approximately four pounds of methamphetamine and four firearms. The methamphetamine was packaged in two separate vacuum-sealed packages that he admitted that he intended to distribute to others. Additionally, Ashburn possessed the firearms to provide protection while he was transporting the methamphetamine.

Outcome:

COUNT 1: 120 MOS. IMP. TO RUN CONSECUTIVELY; 5 YRS SPV REL TO RUN CONCURRENTLY; $100 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FEE.

COUNT 2: 60 MOS. IMP. TO RUN CONSECUTIVELY; 5 YRS SPV REL TO RUN CONCURRENTLY; $100 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FEE.

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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Zachery Ashburn?

The outcome was: COUNT 1: 120 MOS. IMP. TO RUN CONSECUTIVELY; 5 YRS SPV REL TO RUN CONCURRENTLY; $100 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FEE. COUNT 2: 60 MOS. IMP. TO RUN CONSECUTIVELY; 5 YRS SPV REL TO RUN CONCURRENTLY; $100 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FEE.

Which court heard United States of America v. Zachery Ashburn?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky (Fayette County), KY. The presiding judge was Robert E. Wier.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Zachery Ashburn?

Plaintiff's attorney: Emily Greenfield and James Chapman. Defendant's attorney: Brad Clark.

When was United States of America v. Zachery Ashburn decided?

This case was decided on November 4, 2026.