Evergreen Reporter

Mikeal Luckett, a 51-year-old resident of Evansville, has been sentenced to 211 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release. Luckett pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession with intent to distribute MDMA, and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Court documents reveal that on June 13, 2023, law enforcement officers searched Luckett's home in Evansville. They discovered a loaded stolen Taurus G2C 9mm pistol, approximately 26.2 grams of MDMA, about 6.4 grams of pure methamphetamine, digital scales, and $10,286 in cash. The pistol and MDMA were concealed together in an opening above the ductwork in the basement. Officers also found $1,530 in Luckett’s pockets.

Luckett's criminal history includes a conviction in 2012 for felony conspiracy to distribute cocaine in Kentucky federal court. He was sentenced to 120 months imprisonment followed by five years of supervised release and was on federal supervised release at the time of this incident. His past convictions also include several violent offenses such as assault and aggravated assault.

"Drug dealers like this defendant peddle deadly substances with utter disregard for human life," stated John E. Childress, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. "This prosecution and sentence demonstrate that our office will continue to work alongside DEA, ATF and local Drug Task Forces to ensure the most dangerous reoffenders are held accountable."

Thomas A. Greco, Acting Special Agent in Charge for ATF’s Columbus Field Division remarked: "There is no place in our community for those who spread pain and destruction through the distribution of illegal drugs." He emphasized that firearms used to protect illegal businesses compound the disregard for human life.

DEA Assistant Special Agent Michael Gannon added: "Individuals, especially repeat offenders like Mr. Luckett... must be held accountable for their actions." He commended the efforts of law enforcement partners and the United States Attorney’s Office.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives along with the Drug Enforcement Administration conducted the investigation leading to this sentence imposed by U.S. District Judge Richard L. Young.

Acting U.S. Attorney Childress expressed gratitude towards Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew B. Miller who prosecuted this case.

This case was part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigation aimed at dismantling high-level drug traffickers and criminal organizations threatening the United States through a multi-agency approach.