Markus Deanthony Franklin, Oxycodone Trafficking, West Virginia 2015

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – A Detroit man has been sentenced to 51 months in prison for his role in a prescription painkiller trafficking ring in West Virginia.

Markus Deanthony Franklin, 22, also known as ‘Diego,’ was sentenced on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 to 51 months in prison for his involvement in the trafficking of oxycodone in Monongalia County, West Virginia in September 2014.

According to court documents, Franklin sold oxycodone in Monongalia County, West Virginia in September 2014. He pleaded guilty in June 2015 to one count of ‘Aiding and Abetting Distribution of Oxycodone.’

Assistant U.S. Attorney Zelda Wesley prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. The Mon Metro Drug and Violent Crime Task Force investigated the case.

Franklin, a Detroit native, was arrested and charged in connection with the trafficking of oxycodone in West Virginia. He was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Irene M. Keeley.

The sentencing of Franklin is a significant blow to the prescription painkiller trafficking ring that operated in the Monongalia County area. The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat the trafficking of prescription painkillers in the region.

The case is a reminder that prescription painkiller trafficking is a serious crime that carries significant penalties. The sentencing of Franklin serves as a warning to those involved in similar activities that they will be held accountable for their actions.

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