Charles Leroy Palmer, III, Heroin Distribution, West Virginia 2017

HEROIN DISTRIBUTION CHARGE ROCKS MARTINSBURG

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – In a shocking turn of events, a Martinsburg man has admitted to distributing heroin in the city. Charles Leroy Palmer, III, a 23-year-old resident of Martinsburg, has pleaded guilty to one count of Possession with the Intent to Distribute Heroin in a federal court.

According to court documents, Palmer admitted to distributing more than 100 grams of heroin in June 2017 in Berkeley County. The heroin distribution charge has sent shockwaves through the community, with many residents speaking out against the growing problem of opioid addiction in the area.

The case against Palmer was investigated by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Martinsburg City Police Department. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney C. Lydia Lehman, also with the Berkeley County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The case was presided over by U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Trumble.

Palmer faces up to 20 years incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000,000. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

The heroin distribution charge against Palmer is a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle against opioid addiction in West Virginia. The state has been hit hard by the opioid crisis, with many residents struggling to access treatment and support services.

As the case against Palmer moves forward, residents are urging law enforcement to continue their efforts to combat heroin distribution in the area. With the help of federal authorities, local law enforcement is working to dismantle heroin trafficking rings and bring those responsible to justice.

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – According to the United States Attorney Bill Powell, a Martinsburg man has admitted to distributing heroin in the city. Charles Leroy Palmer, III, a 23-year-old resident of Martinsburg, has pleaded guilty to one count of Possession with the Intent to Distribute Heroin in a federal court.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndwv/pr/martinsburg-man-admits-drug-distribution-charge