Armand Taylor, Distribution of Heroin, West Virginia 2017

Armand Taylor, 26, Admits to Heroin Distribution in West Virginia

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – In a shocking turn of events, Armand Taylor, also known as "Scrap," has admitted to his role in a drug distribution operation, according to U.S. Attorney Bill Powell.

Taylor, a 26-year-old resident of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, pled guilty to one count of "Distribution of Heroin." The crime took place in June 2017 in Harrison County, West Virginia.

Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Taylor faces up to 20 years incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000,000. The actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Traci M. Cook is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The case was investigated by the Greater Harrison Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force and the West Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael Aloi presided over the case.

Armand Taylor, a Pennsylvania man, has been charged with heroin distribution in West Virginia. The case is a significant blow to the region's fight against drug trafficking.

Taylor's guilty plea marks a major milestone in the case, which is being closely watched by law enforcement officials and community leaders.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndwv/pr/pennsylvania-man-admits-role-drug-distribution-operation