CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – In a shocking turn of events, Kelly Wright-Meyers, a 36-year-old resident of West Union, West Virginia, has admitted to her involvement in a methamphetamine distribution operation. Wright-Meyers, who is facing up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1,000,000, has been a thorn in the side of law enforcement for months.
The methamphetamine distribution operation, which was uncovered in December 2017, was a complex web of deceit and corruption that spanned multiple counties in West Virginia. Wright-Meyers, who worked with others to distribute the illegal substance, has been a key player in the operation from its inception.
According to officials, Wright-Meyers sold methamphetamine in Harrison County in December 2017. The exact date and time of the sale are not known, but authorities believe that Wright-Meyers was involved in multiple transactions throughout the year.
Wright-Meyers is not the only one facing charges in this case. Ashley Wagner, a 28-year-old resident of Clarksburg, West Virginia, has also been charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Wagner, who worked with Wright-Meyers to distribute the substance, faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1,000,000.
The investigation into Wright-Meyers and Wagner’s activities was a joint effort between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Greater Harrison Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative. The United States Marshal Service assisted in the arrests.
The methamphetamine distribution operation was funded in part by the federal Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Program (OCDETF). The OCDETF program supplies critical federal funding and coordination that allows federal and state agencies to work together to successfully identify, investigate, and prosecute major interstate and international drug trafficking organizations and other criminal enterprises.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided over the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Zelda E. Wesley is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government.
Wright-Meyers and Wagner are currently being held without bail, pending their sentencing. Their exact release dates are not known, but authorities believe that they will be serving their time soon.
The case is a stark reminder of the dangers of methamphetamine and the devastating impact it can have on individuals and communities. As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and report any suspicious activity.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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