Austin Lodge, Methamphetamine and Heroin Possession, West Virginia 2018

Austin Lodge, a 28-year-old man from Bridgeport, West Virginia, is facing serious drug charges. According to Acting United States Attorney Randolph J. Bernard, Lodge was indicted on one count of "Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine" and one count of "Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin."

The indictment alleges that Lodge possessed methamphetamine and heroin in December 2018 in Harrison County. This is a serious offense that carries significant penalties.

Lodge faces up to 20 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000,000 for each charge. The actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant. This means that Lodge’s sentence could be significantly longer than the maximum penalty listed.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Zelda E. Wesley on behalf of the government. The Greater Harrison Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, and the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office investigated the case.

An indictment is merely an accusation. Lodge is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. This means that he has not yet been convicted of the charges against him.

Lodge’s indictment is a serious development in the case against him. The charges against him are severe, and the potential penalties are significant. We will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.

Austin Lodge, a 28-year-old man from Bridgeport, West Virginia, is accused of possessing methamphetamine and heroin in December 2018 in Harrison County. He faces up to 20 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000,000 for each charge.

Defendant: Austin Lodge

Criminal Charges: Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin

City and State: Clarksburg, West Virginia

Exact Date: December 2018

Sentence or Outcome: Pending

Dollar Amounts: Up to $1,000,000 fine per charge

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