An Owensboro man was sentenced this week to 12 years in federal prison for distribution of methamphetamine, possession with the intent to distribute meth, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
According to court documents, Montae Goodnight, 37, was sentenced on Thursday to 12 years in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.
The announcement regarding Goodnight’s sentencing came from U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky and Special Agent in Charge Sheila G. Lyons of the DEA Chicago Field Division.
According to a release from Bennett’s office, Goodnight distributed 50 grams or more of a methamphetamine mixture on November 29, 2022. On January 20, 2023, Goodnight possessed methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it and possessed a Taurus, model 740 Slim, .40 caliber semi-automatic pistol, and ammunition, the release says. Goodnight was prohibited from possessing a firearm because he had previously been convicted of the following felony offenses.
According to the release:
- On August 22, 2006, in Daviess Circuit Court, Goodnight was convicted of robbery in the second degree.
- On April 7, 2008, in United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, Owensboro Division, Goodnight was convicted of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute crack cocaine.
- On or about October 2, 2013, in Daviess Circuit Court, Goodnight was convicted of trafficking in a controlled substance in the first degree.
- On June 29, 2018, in Daviess Circuit Court, Goodnight was convicted of possession of controlled substances.
This case was investigated by the DEA Evansville Resident Office with assistance from the Owensboro Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney R. Nicholas Rabold, of the U.S. Attorney’s Bowling Green Branch Office, prosecuted the case.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, the release says.
