Calvin Allen, Oxycodone Distribution, West Virginia 2017

Calvin Allen and His Oxycodone Case

A Detroit, Michigan man has been brought to justice for his role in the opioid crisis plaguing the nation. Calvin Allen, 44, has pleaded guilty to a federal drug crime in a West Virginia court.

According to court documents and statements made in court, on November 11, 2017, Allen sold oxycodone to a person who was working with law enforcement as a confidential informant. The drug sale occurred in Allen’s vehicle in the parking lot of Tractor Supply in Oak Hill, Fayette County.

Allen pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute oxycodone, a charge that carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. He faces this sentence when he is sentenced on August 23, 2021.

The investigation into Allen’s activities was led by the Central West Virginia Drug Task Force, and Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston commended their work in a statement. United States District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin presided over the hearing, while Assistant United States Attorney Alex Hamner handled the prosecution.

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. 2:20-cr-0116.

The harsh realities of the opioid crisis are made all too clear by cases like Calvin Allen’s. The nation continues to grapple with the devastating effects of widespread opioid addiction, and law enforcement efforts like this one are crucial in bringing those responsible to justice.

As the Grimy Times continues to follow this developing story, we will provide updates on Calvin Allen’s case as more information becomes available.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdwv/pr/detroit-man-pleads-guilty-federal-drug-crime-5