Lexington Man Convicted On Multiple Federal Firearms Crimes

Sunday, August 31, 2025, 10:30 A.M. ET. 2 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

LEXINGTON, KY.- A 41-year-old Lexington, Kentucky, man and self-admitted illicit narcotics trafficker will be facing up to life in federal prison when sentenced later this year, after being convicted last Wednesday of multiple federal gun violations.

     According to Acting U.S. Attorney Paul McCaffrey, on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, following a three-day trial, a Federal Jury in Lexington, Kentucky, found Keith Lamont Stallworth, 41, of Lexington, Kentucky, guilty of Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime; Possession of a Machinegun in Furtharance of a Drug Trafficking Crime; Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person; Possession of a Machine Gun; and Failure to Register a Machine Gun.

     According to evidence and testimony presented at trial, in August 2023, Stallworth was arrested and found to be in possession of a Palmetto Arms 5.7 caliber semi-automatic pistol with an extended magazine containing high velocity rounds.

     Following being arrested, law enforcement Investigators executed a court-authorized search warrant at Stallworth’s downtown Lexington apartment. During the search, Investigators located and seized a large quantity of methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition, as well as a 9mm handgun and an illegally modified .40 caliber pistol.

     The pistol had been equipped with a machine gun conversion device, commonly known as a “Switch” or “Glock Switch,” which converts the firearm to a fully automatic weapon.

     Stallworth has previously pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, and using or maintaining a premise for the purpose of manufacturing and distributing controlled substances.

     Following the jury returning their findings of guilt, the court accepted the verdict and scheduled sentencing for December 1, 2025. At that time, Stallworth was facing a mandatory minimum of 40 years, and up to life in federal prison, at least four years, and up to a lifetime of supervised release, and fines of up to $1 million. When sentenced, a U.S. District Court Judge will determine the term of imprisonment based on the seriousness of the offenses and Stallworth’s prior criminal history.