{‘article’: {‘h1’: ‘Herman Terrell Govan, Distribution of Fentanyl, West Virginia 2018’, ‘p’: [‘In a significant blow to the opioid epidemic in West Virginia, Herman Terrell Govan, a 35-year-old resident of Inwood, has admitted to selling fentanyl in Berkeley County. The shocking revelation comes after a lengthy investigation supported by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF).’, ‘According to court records, Govan pled guilty to one count of “Distribution of Fentanyl” on an unspecified date. The crime took place in January 2018. Govan faces up to 20 years incarceration and a staggering $1,000,000 fine. 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.’, ‘The case is a prime example of the ongoing efforts to combat synthetic opioid trafficking in the United States. “Project Clean Sweep,” an initiative led by the Attorney General, aims to reduce the supply of synthetic opioids in identified “hot spot” areas, thereby reducing drug overdoses and deaths.’, ‘Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy D. Helman is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Eastern Panhandle Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, investigated the matter.’, “U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Trumble presided over the proceedings. Govan’s guilty plea is a significant step towards justice for the victims of the opioid epidemic.”, ‘Key Facts:‘, ‘
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- Defendant: Herman Terrell Govan
- Crime: Distribution of Fentanyl
- City: Martinsburg, West Virginia
- Date: January 2018
- Sentence: Up to 20 years incarceration and $1,000,000 fine
- Investigating Agencies: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Eastern Panhandle Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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