A Charleston man has pleaded guilty to a federal drug charge in connection with a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
Adam Matthew Denson, 33, of Charleston, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute 5 grams or more of methamphetamine. He was charged in a single-count Information in March 2021.
According to the plea agreement and statements made in court, Denson conspired with other persons to distribute methamphetamine on three separate occasions in Charleston in August 2019.
The Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Network Team (MDENT) conducted the investigation. Senior United States District Judge John T. Copenhaver, Jr. presided over the hearing. Assistant United States Attorney Negar M. Kordestani is handling the prosecution.
Denson faces up to 40 years in prison when sentenced on July 14, 2021. The case is currently pending sentencing.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia is handling the case. Related court documents and information can be found on PACER by searching for Case No. 2:21-cr-00040.
Denson’s guilty plea is a significant blow to the methamphetamine trafficking ring operating in Charleston. The investigation and subsequent conviction demonstrate the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat the opioid epidemic in the region.
The sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 14, 2021. At that time, the court will determine Denson’s sentence based on the severity of the offense and any aggravating or mitigating factors.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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