Joseph Wayne Dadisman Sentenced for Methamphetamine in West Virginia

ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA – In a significant blow to the illicit drug trade in West Virginia, Joseph Wayne Dadisman, a 50-year-old resident of Philippi, has been sentenced to 136 months of incarceration for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

The crime, which took place in June 2021 in Barbour County, involved Dadisman possessing more than 50 grams of methamphetamine, also known as ‘crystal meth’ and ‘ice.’

Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen D. Warner prosecuted the case on behalf of the government, working closely with the Mountain Region Drug Task Force and the Barbour County Sheriff’s Office, which led the investigation.

Chief U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh presided over the case, handing down the sentence.

Dadisman’s guilty plea in February 2022 marked a significant milestone in the case, as he admitted to the crime and accepted responsibility for his actions.

The sentence serves as a stark reminder of the severe consequences of engaging in illicit drug activities in West Virginia. Law enforcement agencies and prosecutors will continue to work tirelessly to bring those involved in the drug trade to justice.

Details of the case:

• Defendant: Joseph Wayne Dadisman
• Criminal charges: Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine
• City and state: Elkins, West Virginia
• Exact date: June 2021
• Sentence: 136 months of incarceration

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