BECKLEY, W.Va. – A Michigan man has been caught in a web of fentanyl trafficking after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute the deadly opioid.
According to court documents and statements made in court, James Meeks-Little, 29, of West Bloomfield, was a passenger in a vehicle stopped by the United States Marshals Service on June 24, 2021, in Beckley. At the time of the traffic stop, Meeks-Little was the subject of an arrest warrant issued due to a previous conviction. A search of the vehicle revealed 247.9 grams of a mixture containing fentanyl found hidden behind the glove box.
Meeks-Little admitted that the fentanyl belonged to him and that he intended to distribute it. A Springfield, model XD, 9mm semi-automatic pistol was also found during the search of the vehicle. Meeks-Little is prohibited from possessing a firearm as a result of his 2014 Michigan felony conviction for home invasion.
The discovery was made possible through the collaboration of the U.S. Marshals Service, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the West Virginia State Police, and the Beckley Police Department. United States Attorney Will Thompson commended the agencies for their assistance in the investigation.
At the conclusion of the plea hearing, Meeks-Little was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. He is scheduled to be sentenced on July 22, 2022, and faces a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in federal prison.
James Meeks-Little’s case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of fentanyl trafficking and the importance of law enforcement’s efforts to combat it. The consequences of his actions could have far-reaching and devastating effects on the community.
Meeks-Little’s guilty plea marks a significant milestone in the ongoing fight against fentanyl trafficking. As the investigation continues, it is clear that the pursuit of justice will be relentless.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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