Donovan Swift, Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine Hydrochloride, West Virginia 2021

Donovan Swift, 31, Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison for Cocaine Distribution

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Donovan Swift, a 31-year-old man from Shelby Township, Michigan, was sentenced to 21 months of incarceration for his role in distributing cocaine in Monongalia County, West Virginia.

The sentencing took place on an unspecified date in 2021, according to United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld. Swift pleaded guilty in September 2021 to one count of ‘Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine Hydrochloride.’

Swift admitted to distributing cocaine in October 2020 in Monongalia County. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives and the Mon Metro Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, investigated the case.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Zelda E. Wesley prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh presided over the sentencing.

The case against Donovan Swift highlights the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in West Virginia. The sentencing serves as a reminder of the consequences of engaging in such activities.

Swift’s sentence is a result of his involvement in distributing cocaine, a serious offense that can have devastating consequences for communities.

The Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.

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