Columbus Crack Dealer Sentenced to 5 Years, 10 Months

Columbus Man Sentenced to Prison for Crack Cocaine Distribution

A Columbus man has been sentenced to prison for his role in distributing crack cocaine in West Virginia. Tyree Antonio Spraggins, 25, was sentenced to five years and ten months in federal prison after pleading guilty to crack cocaine distribution in March.

Spraggins’ crime was uncovered during a yearlong undercover operation that targeted illegal drug and firearm crimes in the Huntington area. The operation, led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), resulted in indictments against 55 defendants.

On October 27, 2010, Spraggins sold 44.3 grams of crack cocaine to an undercover agent working for the ATF at the Smokin’ Aces store in Huntington. He was paid $2,600 for the sale.

Over the course of the investigation, Spraggins sold a total of 142.8 grams of crack cocaine to undercover agents at the Smokin’ Aces store. The sales were part of a larger operation aimed at disrupting the local crack cocaine trade.

The case was investigated by the ATF and the Huntington Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Gregory McVey handled the prosecution.

U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin announced the sentencing, which was handed down by Chief United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers. The operation was a significant blow to the local drug trade, and Spraggins’ sentencing is a reflection of the seriousness of the crime.

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