Aaron Deshawn Campbell, a 29-year-old man from Detroit, Michigan, has admitted to selling crack cocaine in Monongalia County, West Virginia in June 2015. The crime was a brazen move that has sent shockwaves through the local community.
Campbell, also known as "Mike," pleaded guilty to one count of Distribution of Cocaine Base. The charge carries a maximum prison sentence of 20 years and a fine of up to $1,000,000. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
The investigation into Campbell’s activities was led by the Mon Metro Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, a HIDTA-funded program. Assistant U.S. Attorney Zelda E. Wesley is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government.
The case is a stark reminder of the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in West Virginia. The state has struggled with high levels of opioid addiction and overdose deaths in recent years.
Campbell will be sentenced by Senior U.S. District Judge Irene M. Keeley. The court will take into account his prior criminal history, if any, when determining the sentence.
The guilty plea is a significant development in the ongoing effort to combat drug trafficking in the region. The Mon Metro Drug and Violent Crime Task Force will continue to work tirelessly to identify and prosecute those responsible for selling narcotics in Monongalia County.
Aaron Deshawn Campbell, a 29-year-old man from Detroit, Michigan, has pleaded guilty to selling crack cocaine in Monongalia County, West Virginia in June 2015. The crime carries a maximum prison sentence of 20 years and a fine of up to $1,000,000.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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