Charles E. Jefferson, Heroin Distribution, West Virginia 2014

West Virginia Man Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison for Heroin Distribution

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – A West Virginia man has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for selling heroin.

Charles E. Jefferson, 26, of Westover, West Virginia, was sentenced to 37 months in prison on an unknown date. Jefferson pled guilty in February 2014 to one count of "Distribution of Heroin" after a West Virginia State Police investigation.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Zelda Wesley prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. U.S. District Judge Irene S. Keeley presided.

The investigation by the West Virginia State Police led to the guilty plea and subsequent sentencing. Jefferson’s actions resulted in him being charged with one count of "Distribution of Heroin".

Jefferson will serve 37 months in prison for his crimes. The exact date of sentencing is not specified in the source.

Jefferson’s sentence is a result of his guilty plea in February 2014. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Zelda Wesley.

Jefferson’s case is a reminder of the ongoing struggle with heroin distribution in West Virginia. The West Virginia State Police investigation that led to Jefferson’s guilty plea highlights the need for continued efforts to combat heroin distribution in the state.

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