Joshua Dewayne Simmons, Distribution of Methamphetamine—Aiding and Abetting, West Virginia 2020

Drug Trafficking in Randolph County: Joshua Dewayne Simmons Pleads Guilty

ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA – A 29-year-old man from Elkins, West Virginia, has admitted to a serious crime that could land him behind bars for up to 20 years and a fine of up to $1,000,000.

Joshua Dewayne Simmons, a resident of Elkins, pleaded guilty today to one count of Distribution of Methamphetamine—Aiding and Abetting. According to court documents, Simmons sold methamphetamine in Randolph County in November 2020.

The exact date of the crime is November 2020, and Simmons’ guilty plea was made in the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia.

As a result of his plea, Simmons faces a maximum sentence of 20 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000,000. However, under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen D. Warner is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Mountain Region Drug Task Force investigated the crime.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael Aloi presided over the court proceedings.

Simmons, 29, is currently facing a serious consequence for his actions, and his future hangs in the balance. The exact outcome of his case will be determined by the court in the coming weeks and months.

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