ASHLAND, Ky. (WMDJ) — A Wolfe County man has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy spanning three Eastern Kentucky counties.
Clyde “Rudy” Endicott, 55, of Hazel Green, pleaded guilty in February to conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of a methamphetamine mixture. The federal indictment says the conspiracy operated from June 2023 through July 2025 in Wolfe, Breathitt and Magoffin counties.
As part of his plea, six additional drug and firearm charges were dismissed. Those charges included several alleged methamphetamine distributions in Wolfe County, possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Federal court records also show $25,000 in cash was seized from Endicott on July 30, 2025, with another $2,537 seized several days later.
For the quantity involved in the conspiracy charge, Endicott faced a statutory sentencing range of 10 years to life in prison.
U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell sentenced Endicott Thursday to 132 months, or 11 years, in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release. He's currently being held in the Grayson Detention Center, awaiting transfer to federal prision.
