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Elkins Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Fentanyl and Firearm Charges
ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA – Joshua Aaron Roy, 36, of Maysville, West Virginia, was sentenced to a total of 120 months of incarceration for firearms and drug charges, Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced.
Roy pled guilty in December 2020 to one count of “Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.” He is accused of having a .380 caliber pistol in January 2020 in Grant County. A person prohibited from having a firearm because of prior convictions.
Additionally, Roy pleaded guilty in December 2020 to one count of “Possession with Intent to Distribute at Least Forty Grams of Fentanyl—Aiding and Abetting.” He admitted to working with others to distribute as least 40 grams of fentanyl in January 2020 in Hardy County. A fatal dose of fentanyl is between two and three milligrams.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen D. Warner prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives and the Grant County Sheriff’s Office investigated the firearms case. The Potomac Highlands Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, investigated the drug case. The task force includes the FBI, West Virginia State Police, Mineral County Sheriff’s Office, Hampshire County Sheriff’s Office, Grant County Sheriff’s Office, and the Keyser Police Department.
U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh presided over the case. Roy’s sentencing marks the culmination of a thorough investigation and diligent prosecution. The defendant will now face the consequences of his actions, and the public will be safer as a result.
This case highlights the importance of working together to combat the opioid crisis and prevent the spread of deadly substances. The Potomac Highlands Drug Task Force and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives are to be commended for their tireless efforts in bringing Roy to justice.
The case is a stark reminder of the devastating impact that fentanyl and other illicit substances can have on individuals and communities. We must continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of our citizens and work to dismantle the networks responsible for these crimes.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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