HEROIN KINGSNIP SENTENCED
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – In a major blow to the heroin trade, 24-year-old Chaz William Erazmus of Bellaire, Ohio, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for his role in a heroin conspiracy.
According to court documents, Erazmus pleaded guilty on November 2, 2012, to conspiring to distribute heroin in Wheeling from April to June of 2012. The investigation, led by the West Virginia State Police-Bureau of Criminal Investigations, revealed a complex network of heroin distributors operating in the area.
Assistant United States Attorney Randolph J. Bernard, who prosecuted the case, praised the work of the investigators, saying, ‘This conviction is a testament to the tireless efforts of law enforcement to combat the heroin epidemic plaguing our communities.’
Erazmus, who was free on bond, will self-report to the designated Federal institution. His supervised release is set to begin once he completes his sentence.
The case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of heroin on our communities. Heroin addiction has claimed countless lives and torn families apart, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
Chaz William Erazmus’s sentencing marks a significant victory in the fight against heroin trafficking. As our community continues to grapple with the scourge of heroin, we must remain vigilant in our pursuit of justice for those affected by this deadly epidemic.
Contact: Chris Zumpetta-Parr, Public Affairs Specialist, (304) 234-0100, 1125 Chapline Street, Federal Building, Suite 3000, Wheeling, WV 26003. Follow us on Twitter @NDWVnews.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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