A Fairbanks man was sentenced Thursday to more than 14 years in prison for possessing with intent to sell over 12 kilograms of controlled substances.
According to court documents, beginning in August 2023, law enforcement received information that Kevin Shank, 46, was selling controlled substances from his residence in Fairbanks. In February 2024, law enforcement observed an individual purchase 1.1 grams of heroin and 21 blue fentanyl pills from Shank.
On March 19, 2024, law enforcement executed a search warrant on Shank’s residence, and discovered and seized over 6.1 kilograms of methamphetamine, over 2.4 kilograms of fentanyl tablets, nearly one kilogram of fentanyl powder, nearly one kilogram of cocaine, over 1.7 kilograms of marijuana, and smaller amounts of heroin, suboxone and Xanax.
Law enforcement also seized seven firearms, two homemade suppressors and various ammunition, as well as over $303,000 in cash and a truck purchased with drug trafficking proceeds.
On Nov. 26, 2024, Shank pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute. The court also ordered Shank to serve five years on supervised release and pay a $25,000 fine as part of his sentence.
