Katherine Ann Waybright, Meth Distribution, West Virginia 2018

A Randolph County woman is facing serious prison time after admitting to her role in a large-scale methamphetamine distribution ring.

Katherine Ann Waybright, 48, of Montrose, West Virginia, pleaded guilty to one count of 'Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine' and one count of 'Distribution of Methamphetamine' in a federal court in Clarksburg, West Virginia.

According to court documents, Waybright worked with others to distribute five grams or more of methamphetamine from April 2018 to April 2019 in Randolph County and elsewhere.

The conspiracy count carries a minimum sentence of five years and a maximum of 40 years in prison, along with a fine of up to $5,000,000. The distribution count carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1,000,000.

The actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and Waybright's prior criminal history, if any.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen D. Warner is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government, while the Mountain Region Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force investigated.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael Aloi presided over the case.

Waybright's sentencing is pending, but she faces a minimum of five years and up to 40 years in prison, along with fines totaling up to $6,000,000.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndwv/pr/randolph-county-woman-admits-meth-distribution