Alex King, a 33-year-old man from New Martinsville, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for his involvement in a large-scale drug distribution operation in Wetzel and Tyler Counties.
According to court documents, King pled guilty to one count of ‘Conspiracy to Distribute and to Possess with the Intent to Distribute Controlled Substances’ in August 2018. He admitted to working with others to distribute heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine from 2016 to April 2018 in Wetzel County and elsewhere.
The investigation into King’s activities was a joint effort between multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and local police departments. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Robert H. McWilliams, Jr., and Shawn M. Adkins.
The investigation was funded in part by the federal Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Program (OCDETF), which provides critical federal funding and coordination to help federal and state agencies work together to identify, investigate, and prosecute major interstate and international drug trafficking organizations.
Senior U.S. District Judge Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. presided over the case.
Alex King’s sentence is a significant blow to the organized crime syndicate that he was involved with. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of law enforcement working together to dismantle these organizations and bring those responsible to justice.
The case is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation. It is a victory for the community and a reminder that those who engage in organized crime will be held accountable.
Alex King’s involvement in the conspiracy spanned multiple states and resulted in the distribution of heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine. His sentence is a result of his guilty plea and cooperation with law enforcement.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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