A devastating blow was dealt to a major methamphetamine distribution ring in West Virginia, as Bacarre H. Curtis, age 23, of Eastpointe, Michigan, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fifty grams or more of methamphetamine.
According to court documents and statements made in court, Curtis, also known as “TJ,” was transporting methamphetamine from Michigan to Harrison County, West Virginia, and selling it with a network of others. A search of his vehicle yielded methamphetamine and a firearm. The investigation connected 1.2 kilograms of methamphetamine to Curtis.
Curtis will serve five years of supervised release following his prison sentence. The sentence is a significant victory for law enforcement, who have been working tirelessly to disrupt the flow of illicit drugs into the state.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Cogar prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. The case was the result of a collaborative effort between multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; the Greater Harrison Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative; and the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office.
Chief U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh presided over the case, handing down the sentence to Curtis. The conviction and sentencing of Curtis serve as a warning to others involved in the illicit drug trade: law enforcement is watching, and justice will be served.
The methamphetamine epidemic has been a scourge on communities across the country, and West Virginia has been particularly hard hit. The sentencing of Bacarre Curtis is a step in the right direction, but there is still much work to be done to combat the problem. As law enforcement continues to work to disrupt the flow of illicit drugs, it is essential that communities come together to support those affected by addiction and to prevent future generations from falling prey to the dangers of methamphetamine.
In the end, the sentence handed down to Bacarre Curtis sends a clear message: those who engage in the illicit drug trade will be held accountable for their actions. The people of West Virginia deserve to live in safe, healthy communities, and law enforcement will continue to work tirelessly to make that a reality.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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