HEROIN DISTRIBUTOR STRIKES OUT IN WEST VIRGINIA COURT
A federal court in West Virginia has convicted a Baltimore man for distributing heroin in the state. Kelvin Johnson, 24, was found guilty of distributing heroin in Berkeley County on May 28, 2016.
Johnson faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1,000,000. The actual sentence will be based on the seriousness of the offense and Johnson’s prior criminal history, if any.
The Eastern Panhandle Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Anna Z. Krasinski is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government.
The case was presided over by U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Trumble. Chief U.S. District Judge Gina M. Groh rejected Johnson’s guilty plea on August 7, 2017.
The conviction is a significant blow to Johnson, who admitted to distributing heroin in Berkeley County. The heroin distribution case has sent shockwaves through the community, and local leaders are hailing the conviction as a major victory in the fight against opioid addiction.
The case is a reminder that law enforcement is working tirelessly to take down heroin distributors and bring them to justice. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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