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Parkersburg Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Federal Gun Crime
A 35-year-old Parkersburg man has been sentenced to 60 months in prison for a federal gun crime. Dennis Hutton, 35, admitted to possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Law enforcement officers executed a search warrant on June 28, 2019, at a hotel room at the Quality Inn in Mineral Wells, Wood County. During the search, officers found Hutton, digital scales, quantities of suspected methamphetamine and heroin, and a Smith and Wesson .38 caliber revolver.
Hutton admitted to the officers that he was selling the drugs to others because of the financial obligations he had. The drugs were sent to the DEA Mid-Atlantic Laboratory and were confirmed to be methamphetamine and carfentanil. Hutton confessed that he carried the gun to protect both his drugs and the proceeds of his drug dealing.
United States Attorney William S. Thompson made the announcement and commended the investigative efforts of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). United States District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin imposed the sentence.
Assistant United States Attorney L. Alexander Hamner prosecuted the case. 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-00143.
This case is a prime example of the ongoing efforts to combat gun crime and drug trafficking in West Virginia. The harsh sentence handed down to Hutton serves as a warning to those who engage in similar activities.
The community can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that Hutton will be behind bars for the next five years. The sentence is a testament to the dedication and hard work of law enforcement agencies in the region.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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