WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Kaprice D. Russell, a 34-year-old man from Steubenville, Ohio, has admitted to serious drug charges, announced United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld.
Russell pleaded guilty today to one count of “Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with the Intent to Distribute Cocaine Base, Cocaine Hydrochloride, Methamphetamine, and Heroin,” “Aiding and Abetting the Distribution of Cocaine Hydrochloride within 1000 feet of a Protected Location,” one count of “Distribution of Heroin,” and one count of “Distribution of Cocaine Base.”
Russell admitted to working with others to sell cocaine base, cocaine hydrochloride, methamphetamine, and heroin from June 2019 to August 2021 in Ohio County and elsewhere, including the Southern District of Ohio.
Russell faces at least one year and up to 40 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,000,000 for the aiding and abetting near a protected location charge and faces up to 20 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000,000 for each of the other charges. 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 Shawn M. Adkins is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Ohio Valley Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, which includes the Drug Enforcement Administration, West Virginia State Police, the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office, and the Wheeling Police Department, investigated.
The Belmont County Sheriff’s Office and the St. Clairsville Police Department assisted. U.S. Magistrate Judge James P. Mazzone presided.
Russell’s admission to these serious charges is a significant step towards bringing justice to the community. The Grimy Times will continue to provide updates on this case as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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