Cassie Chase Poland, an 18-year-old Fairmont woman, has been convicted of her role in a methamphetamine distribution operation in Randolph County, West Virginia.
According to court documents, Poland pled guilty to one count ofPossession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine – Aiding and Abetting. The crime took place in April 2017.
Poland’s guilty plea carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1,000,000. The actual sentence will be determined by the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, taking into account the severity of the offense and Poland’s prior criminal history.
The investigation into Poland’s involvement in the methamphetamine distribution operation was a collaborative effort involving the Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms, Tobacco and Explosives, the Mountain Region Drug & Violent Crime Task Force, the Greater Harrison Drug &Violent Crime Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, the West Virginia State Police, Upshur County Sheriff’s Office, Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, the Buckhannon Police Department, and the Weston Police Department.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael Aloi presided over the case.
Poland’s guilty plea is a significant blow to the methamphetamine distribution operation in Randolph County. The investigation and subsequent conviction demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement agencies to disrupting and dismantling such operations.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen D. Warner on behalf of the government.
Poland’s sentence will be determined by the court at a later date. The maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and the fine of up to $1,000,000 serve as a reminder of the severity of the crime and the consequences of engaging in methamphetamine distribution.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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