A major methamphetamine distribution ring was brought down in Barbour County, West Virginia, with the conviction of Gerald Allen Freeman, a 42-year-old man from Moatsville.
Gerald Allen Freeman, a resident of Moatsville, West Virginia, was found guilty of distributing methamphetamine on January 19, 2016.
The case, which was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen D. Warner, involved the distribution of methamphetamine in Barbour County.
The Mountain Region Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force led the investigation, which ultimately led to the guilty plea of Gerald Allen Freeman.
Gerald Allen Freeman pleaded guilty to one count of ‘Distribution of Methamphetamine.’ He faces up to twenty years in prison 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.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael Aloi presided over the case, which was a significant blow to the methamphetamine distribution ring in the region.
The conviction of Gerald Allen Freeman is a testament to the hard work and dedication of law enforcement agencies in West Virginia, who continue to work tirelessly to combat the scourge of methamphetamine in the state.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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