**Methamphetamine Distribution Lands Harrison County Man Behind Bars**
CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – A 37-year-old man from Spelter, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 36 months incarceration for his role in selling methamphetamine, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.
Jeremiah R. Dodrill, the defendant, pled guilty to one count of ‘Distribution of Methamphetamine’ in July 2018. The crime occurred in February 2017 in Harrison County. Dodrill admitted to selling methamphetamine during that time.
The investigation was led by the Greater Harrison Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative. Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew R. Cogar prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.
Senior U.S. District Judge Irene M. Keeley presided over the case. Dodrill’s sentence will be served in accordance with federal guidelines. The exact date of Dodrill’s sentencing was not provided, but the crime occurred in February 2017 and the guilty plea was entered in July 2018. Dodrill’s age at the time of the crime was 37, and he is currently 37 years old. The exact dollar amount of the methamphetamine sold was not provided. The sentencing of Jeremiah R. Dodrill marks a significant victory in the fight against methamphetamine distribution in West Virginia.
The Greater Harrison Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force will continue to work tirelessly to combat this issue and make our communities safer. The U.S. Attorney’s Office remains committed to holding individuals accountable for their actions and bringing justice to those affected by these crimes.
Dodrill’s sentence is a reminder that selling methamphetamine will not be tolerated in West Virginia. The consequences of such actions can be severe, and we urge anyone with information about these crimes to come forward and assist law enforcement in their efforts to combat this issue.
This case is an example of the dedicated work of law enforcement and prosecutors in West Virginia to keep our communities safe from the dangers of methamphetamine. We will continue to work together to prevent these crimes and bring those responsible to justice.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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