A local man has admitted to distributing oxycodone, a powerful prescription painkiller, in Marshall County. Kevin Mark Simms, 63, of Moundsville, West Virginia, pleaded guilty to one count of ‘Distribution of Oxycodone.’
According to court documents, Simms sold oxycodone in Marshall County in October 2017. This conviction stems from an investigation by the Marshall County Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert H. McWilliams, Jr. is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. Senior U.S. District Judge Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. presided over the case.
Simms faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1,000,000. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offense and Simms’ prior criminal history, if any.
The Marshall County Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force has been working tirelessly to combat the opioid epidemic in the area. This conviction is a significant step forward in their efforts to hold accountable those who contribute to the crisis.
As a member of the Grimy Times, we will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Kevin Mark Simms is scheduled to be sentenced at a later date. He remains free on bond until then.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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