Bush Sentenced to 17.5 Years for Heroin Conspiracy, West Virginia 2016

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Detroit man was sentenced to 17 and a half years in federal prison for his role in a heroin conspiracy, announced United States Attorney Carol Casto.

Mark Steven Bush, Jr., 30, of Detroit, previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin.

Between November 2014 and June 8, 2016, Bush led a conspiracy with other individuals who either sold heroin for him, rented and purchased cars in their name for him, stored heroin and guns for him, or transferred proceeds of drug trafficking for him.

During the conspiracy, those selling drugs for Bush would receive heroin on consignment or ‘front.’ Bush would later receive proceeds from the sales.

Bush enlisted the aid of others who permitted Bush to title cars in their names in exchange for payments of heroin. These individuals also provided transportation for Bush and those selling heroin on Bush’s behalf.

The investigation, led by the Huntington FBI Drug Task Force, revealed that Bush was responsible for the distribution of up to 10 kilograms of heroin in the Huntington area.

The Court further found that Bush possessed firearms during the conspiracy, and that he served as a leader and organizer of at least five other participants.

Assistant United States Attorney Joseph F. Adams handled the prosecution. The sentence was imposed by Chief United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers.

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