CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA — In a gritty courtroom battle against the tide of heroin addiction sweeping through Harrison County, Stacy Michelle Hitt-Snyder, a 36-year-old resident of Bridgeport, has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for her role in the distribution of the deadly drug.
Hitt-Snyder was caught selling heroin within 1,000 feet of Glen Elk Park in Harrison County. The sentencing comes after she pled guilty in September 2015 to charges of ‘Distribution of Heroin within 1,000 feet of a Protected Location,’ a move that put her directly in the crosshairs of the law enforcement community.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Shawn M. Adkins led the government’s case against Hitt-Snyder, ensuring that justice was served on behalf of the people. The investigation was a collaborative effort, with the Greater Harrison County Drug & Violent Crime Task Force — a HIDTA-funded initiative — taking the lead.
U.S. District Judge Irene M. Keeley presided over the sentencing hearing, where Hitt-Snyder’s fate was sealed. As the judge pronounced her sentence, there was little doubt that this woman would soon be counting the days until she could walk free again, if ever.
This conviction serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in West Virginia and the relentless efforts of law enforcement to keep the streets safe. It also highlights the role of HIDTA-funded initiatives in tackling the complex issue of illegal drug trade.
With this sentence, Hitt-Snyder’s reign of terror on the streets of Harrison County comes to an end, but the fight against heroin distribution continues without respite.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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