In a federal court, two Upshur County men were held accountable for their roles in methamphetamine-related crimes. Dustin Lynn Phillips, 33, of Buckhannon, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for his involvement.
Phillips was charged with one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine – Aiding and Abetting. He pled guilty in July 2015 after being investigated by the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office and the Mountain Region Drug and Violent Crime Task Force.
According to the court records, Phillips was involved in methamphetamine activities throughout 2014 in Upshur County. His sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey on an unspecified date.
The investigation into Phillips’ activities is a prime example of the efforts being made to combat methamphetamine-related crimes in the region. The case highlights the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies in bringing those responsible to justice.
Meanwhile, Steven S. Bennett, 40, also of Buckhannon, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison for manufacturing methamphetamine. He was ordered to pay $18,461 in restitution for his crimes, which occurred in Randolph County in October 2014.
Bennett pled guilty to one count of Manufacturing Methamphetamine in August 2015 after being investigated by the Buckhannon Police Department. His case serves as a reminder that those who engage in methamphetamine-related activities will be held accountable for their actions.
The cases against Phillips and Bennett were prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen Warner and Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Montoro, respectively. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia presided over the cases.
In related news, the Mountain Region Drug and Violent Crime Task Force has been working tirelessly to combat methamphetamine-related crimes in the region. The task force has been instrumental in investigating and prosecuting numerous cases involving methamphetamine manufacture and distribution.
The sentencing of Phillips and Bennett is a significant step towards making the community safer and deters others from engaging in similar activities. The public is urged to report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
In conclusion, the cases against Dustin Lynn Phillips and Steven S. Bennett serve as a reminder that methamphetamine-related crimes will not be tolerated in our community. The authorities will continue to work together to bring those responsible to justice and make our community a safer place.
Related Federal Cases
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- Mason Earl Gonzales, Methamphetamine Trafficking, West Virginia 2016 · Virginia
- Bryan Lee Palmer, Methamphetamine Distribution, West Virginia 2016 · Virginia
- Donald Cantrell, Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, West Virginia 2023 · Virginia
- Aaron Matthew Reed, Possession of Material Used in the Manufacture of Methamphetamine, West Virginia 2023 · Illinois
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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