CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A massive haul of methamphetamine has led to a guilty plea from a 37-year-old Akron, Ohio man. Brandon Ellis Gates, 37, of Akron, Ohio, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute a mixture containing methamphetamine.
According to court documents and statements made in court, on July 12, 2022, a law enforcement officer conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle driven by Gates on Interstate 77 in Jackson County. Gates admitted to possessing approximately four pounds of methamphetamine found during the officer’s search of the vehicle.
Gates is scheduled to be sentenced on August 24, 2023, and faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $1 million fine.
United States Attorney Will Thompson made the announcement and commended the investigative work of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), United States Marshals Service and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.
The guilty plea comes after a thorough investigation by the DEA, United States Marshals Service and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Julie M. White and J.C. MacCallum.
A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia. Related court documents and information can be found on PACER by searching for Case No. 2:22-cr-146.
Brandon Ellis Gates, a 37-year-old Akron, Ohio resident, has been found guilty of a federal drug crime. The defendant, Gates, will face the consequences of his actions in court. The case is a reminder of the importance of law enforcement in keeping our communities safe.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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