A Lyndon man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to felony drug trafficking charges stemming from a 2025 police investigation.

George Ellis Phelps, 43, was convicted April 1, in Caledonia Superior Court after entering a guilty plea to cocaine sale or delivery of 2.5 grams or more and fentanyl trafficking.

The court sentenced Phelps to one to 10 years of incarceration. According to court records, his maximum release date is June 15, 2035.

The charges followed a May 30, 2025, search of a residence on Vail Drive by the Lyndonville Police Department. Officers initially executed a warrant at the home while attempting to locate Phelps, who was wanted on outstanding felony warrants.

During the investigation, police found controlled substances. Phelps was located in the basement of the residence and taken into custody without incident. 

At the time of his arrest, he was wanted on two warrants, including one alleging assault and robbery and another involving multiple probation violations tied to prior offenses.

The case was prosecuted by Caledonia County State’s Attorney Claire Burns.

In a statement, Lyndonville Police Chief Jack Harris said the department maintains a “zero tolerance” stance toward the sale and trafficking of illegal drugs in the greater Lyndon area.