A western Kentucky teenager is facing a federal indictment accusing him of causing two fentanyl overdose deaths.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky announced the indictment of 19-year-old Elijah Lovell, of Henderson. He was indicted for distribution of fentanyl between December 27, 2021, and January 31, 2022, causing an overdose death in Henderson. Additionally, on May 5, 2022, Lovell distributed fentanyl that resulted in the death of another person.
If convicted, Lovell faces a minimum sentence of 20 years and a maximum sentence of life in prison.
The Henderson Police Department and Henderson County Sheriff’s Office investigated the cases.
Lovell also faces multiple felony state charges, according to the Henderson County Detention Center. He was jailed on September 9, 2022, and in addition to fentanyl distribution charges, was charged with promoting contraband, trafficking in marijuana and possession of a controlled substance (drug unspecified).
By Ken Howlett, News Director
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