Johnny L. Morgan, Drug Trafficking, West Virginia 2018

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – A Colorado man was sentenced to a lengthy prison term for his role in a drug trafficking operation in West Virginia, according to officials.

Johnny L. Morgan, 67, of Walsenburg, Colorado, was sentenced to 210 months incarceration by Senior U.S. District Judge Irene M. Keeley on [undisclosed date] for his role in a multi-count indictment. Morgan pled guilty in September 2018 to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribute marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, and methamphetamine, as well as three counts of distribution of controlled substances.

The charges against Morgan stem from his activities in June and July 2017 in Braxton County, where he allegedly distributed marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, and methamphetamine. Morgan's guilty plea marked the culmination of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the Mon Metro Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, and the West Virginia State Police.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew R. Cogar prosecuted the case on behalf of the government, securing a significant sentence for Morgan's crimes. The sentence reflects the severity of the charges and the harm caused by Morgan's actions.

The sentencing is a reminder of the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in West Virginia and the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies to bring those responsible to justice.

Morgan's sentence is a significant blow to the drug trafficking operation and serves as a warning to others who would engage in similar activities. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.

Mandatory Facts: Defendant: Johnny L. Morgan, Charges: Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribute marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, and methamphetamine, Distribution of Methamphetamine, Distribution of Tetrahydrocannabinol, Distribution of Marijuana, City and State: Clarksburg, West Virginia, Date: September 2018 (guilty plea), Sentence: 210 months incarceration.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndwv/pr/colorado-man-sentenced-drug-charges