Thirteen, Including Two Convicted Felons, Indicted for Trafficking Drugs from California to Kentucky and Money Laundering Following Homeland Security Task Force Investigation

The U.S. Department of Justice reports in its press release (quotation, not an independent finding): “Louisville, KY – On August 19, 2026, a federal grand jury in Louisville returned a second superseding indictment charging 13 men and women with drug trafficking and money laundering offenses. Two of the defendants were previously charged with conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute over 500 grams of methamphetamine. United States Attorney Kyle G. Bumgarner stated, “A seizure of over 250 pounds of methamphetamine is enormous for Louisville, Kentucky. Methamphetamine is an incredibly addictive drug that has ruined countless lives. I’m very proud of the important work being done by Louisville’s Homeland Security Task Force.” U.S. Attorney Kyle G. Bumgarner of the Western District of Kentucky, Special Agent in Charge Olivia Olson of the FBI Louisville Field Office, acting Special Agent in Charge Dennis M. Fetting of the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Nashville, acting Special Agent in Charge Todd Strom of the IRS Criminal Investigation Detroit Field Office, Special Agent in Charge Robert J. Scott of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), U.S. Postal Inspector in Charge Lesley Allison of the Pittsburgh Division, Special Agent in Charge John Nokes of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Louisville Field Division, U.S. Marshal Gary B. Burman of the of the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) for the Western District of Kentucky, and Commissioner Phillip Burnett, Jr. of the Kentucky State Police (KSP) made the announcement. According to the second superseding indictment, Zelos Rashon Fields , 55, of California, Chauncey Lavelle Ransom , 62, ”