A West Sacramento man has admitted his role in a multi-drug trafficking ring that prosecutors say operated out of a local motel, moving fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin through the region. James L. Kenney, 45, pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiring to distribute the drugs and is now staring down a March 26, 2026 sentencing date that carries a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison and a potential life sentence, as reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
The Case Against Kenney
According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, court documents say Kenney and co-conspirator Kevin Leacy sold fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin between May and August 2025. Investigators arranged three controlled buys in May that yielded about 100 grams of fentanyl and 540 grams of pure methamphetamine, prosecutors say.
The federal release states that an August search of motel rooms tied to the operation turned up approximately 3.5 kilograms of fentanyl, 2 kilograms of cocaine and additional quantities of methamphetamine and heroin. Officials say the investigation was led by the FBI, with backup from the West Sacramento Police Department and the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office.
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