A Fairmont, West Virginia man has been accused of possessing methamphetamine and firearms in Marion County.
According to the indictment, Sanford Austin Mays, age 39, faces one count of ‘Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine’ and one count of ‘Unlawful Possession of Firearms.’
The charges stem from an incident in June 2018, where Mays allegedly possessed methamphetamine in Marion County.
Mays is also accused of possessing a .45 caliber pistol in Marion County in June 2018.
As a result of his prior convictions, Mays faces up to 20 years incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000,000 for the methamphetamine count.
He also faces up to 10 years incarceration and a fine of up to $250,000 for the firearms count.
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.
Mays’ case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and making neighborhoods safer.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the Drug Enforcement Administration; and the White Hall Police Department.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew R. Cogar is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government.
An indictment is merely an accusation, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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