A West Virginia man has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for his role in distributing fentanyl in Jefferson County. Howard Anson Peterson, 57, also known as ‘Happy’, pleaded guilty in March 2022 to one count of ‘Aiding and Abetting the Distribution of Fentanyl’.
Peterson admitted to working with another individual to distribute fentanyl in February 2021 in Jefferson County. The distribution of fentanyl is a serious crime that has devastating consequences for communities across the country.
The case was investigated by the Loudon County, Virginia Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy D. Helman prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.
U.S. District Judge Gina M. Groh presided over the case. The sentence was handed down on March 2022.
Peterson, a resident of Charles Town, West Virginia, was sentenced to 12 months of incarceration for his crime. The sentence is a result of his guilty plea and cooperation with the investigation.
This case highlights the ongoing fight against fentanyl trafficking in West Virginia. The distribution of fentanyl is a serious crime that poses a significant threat to public health and safety.
The government will continue to work tirelessly to investigate and prosecute individuals who engage in fentanyl trafficking. We urge anyone with information about fentanyl trafficking to come forward and report it to the authorities.
Defendant: Howard Anson Peterson
Criminal Charges: Aiding and Abetting the Distribution of Fentanyl
City and State: Martinsburg, West Virginia
Exact Date: February 2021 (crime date)
Sentence or Outcome: 12 months of incarceration
Defendant’s Address: Charles Town, West Virginia
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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