Two Livingston County men have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a local drug and firearms investigation.
According to court documents, 41-year old Richard Middleton, of Tiline, was sentenced on July 19th to 7 years and 6 months in prison, followed by a 5-year term of supervised release for distributing methamphetamine and being a convicted felon in possession of firearms. Additionally, 52-year old Bobby Copeland, also of Tiline, was sentenced on May 23rd to 6 years and 5 months in prison, followed by a 5-year term of supervised release, for aiding and abetting the distribution of meth. There is no parole in the federal system.
The case was investigated by the ATF Paducah Post of Duty, with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Western Kentucky Violent Crimes Task Force, the Lyon County and Livingston County Sheriff Departments, and the Kentucky Sate Police.
