Bryan Cross, 31, Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Distribution in Beckley, West Virginia
Bryan Cross, a 31-year-old man from Beckley, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to distributing cocaine in a federal court in Beckley. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney Booth Goodwin.
According to court documents, Cross admitted to selling cocaine to a person who was cooperating with law enforcement authorities on September 23, 2014. The drug deal took place on Canterbury Drive in Beckley, West Virginia.
Cross faces up to 20 years in prison and a $1,000,000 fine. United States District Judge Irene C. Berger scheduled the sentencing for August 12, 2015.
The Beckley/Raleigh County Drug and Violent Crime Unit conducted the investigation into Cross’s activities. This case is part of an ongoing effort led by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia to combat the illicit sale and misuse of prescription drugs and heroin.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office, joined by federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, is committed to aggressively pursuing and shutting down illegal pill trafficking, eliminating open-air drug markets, and curtailing the spread of opiate painkillers and heroin in communities across the Southern District.
With this guilty plea, Cross’s future hangs in the balance. As he awaits sentencing, the community is left wondering about the impact of his actions and the efforts being made to combat the opioid crisis in West Virginia.
As the investigation into Cross’s activities continues, one thing is clear: the U.S. Attorney’s Office is committed to holding individuals accountable for their role in the illicit drug trade.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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