Three Evansville residents have received federal prison sentences for their involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking operation.
Patrick L. Adams, 60, was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison and five years of supervised release after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Jorden Ott, 36, received a sentence of 10 years and 10 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute over 500 grams of methamphetamine. Amanda Lamm, 35, was sentenced to five years and three months in federal prison with an additional three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to the same charge.
Court documents indicate that Adams led the drug trafficking operation by selling methamphetamine to Ott for distribution while Lamm stored and transported the drugs. The group distributed at least 4.5 kilograms of methamphetamine ice in Evansville between January and April 2021.
In May 2021, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Adams’ residence where they found over one and a half kilograms of methamphetamine concealed inside a roll of carpet as well as cash hidden in various locations within the home.
Adams has prior felony convictions for dealing cocaine and unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon.
“Drug traffickers like Patrick Adams and his co-conspirators fuel addiction and violence in our communities,” said Tom Wheeler, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. “Thanks to the outstanding work of our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, these defendants have been held accountable. This office will continue to pursue those who profit from spreading dangerous and highly addictive methamphetamine in Evansville and across Southern Indiana.”
The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Evansville Police Department with assistance from the Evansville Vanderburg County Drug Task Force. U.S. District Judge Richard L. Young imposed the sentences.
U.S. Attorney Wheeler acknowledged Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren Wheatley for prosecuting the case.
