Welch Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Crack Distribution

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – A local drug dealer has confessed to selling crack cocaine on the streets of Welch, West Virginia. William Sykes, 29, from Welch, pleaded guilty to distributing the illegal substance, according to United States Attorney Booth Goodwin.

Sykes admitted that on June 15, 2011, he sold the crack to a confidential informant right in front of his residence. The drug deal’s gritty details have left local law enforcement shaken.

The plea comes with a heavy price tag for Sykes. He now faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a $1 million fine. His sentencing is set for June 25, 2015, marking the end of this dark chapter in Welch’s criminal saga.

Investigating the case were no less than the Drug Enforcement Administration and Southern Regional Drug Task Force. Assistant United States Attorney John J. Frail has been assigned to handle the prosecution, ensuring justice is served.

Sykes’ conviction sends a stark message to the community about the harsh penalties for drug trafficking. It’s a grim reminder of the ongoing battle against illegal substances in West Virginia.

This case serves as a testament to the relentless efforts of law enforcement agencies in combating drug crime. Sykes’ plea and impending sentence underscore the severity of such offenses and the commitment to eradicating them from our communities.