ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA – A woman from Grant County has admitted to selling methamphetamine in June 2020, according to Acting United States Attorney Randolph J. Bernard.
Melissa Dawn Bailey, 41, pleaded guilty to one count of ‘Distribution of Methamphetamine.’
Bailey admitted to selling methamphetamine, also known as ‘crystal meth,’ in June 2020 in Grant County.
Bailey faces up to 20 years of incarceration 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 offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen D. Warner is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Potomac Highlands Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, and the Moorefield Police Department investigated. The task force consists of the FBI, the West Virginia State Police, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office, the Hampshire County Sheriff’s Office, and the Keyser Police Department.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael Aloi presided.
Melissa Dawn Bailey, a 41-year-old woman from Cabins, West Virginia, is expected to face the consequences of her actions. The case serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle against methamphetamine distribution in the state.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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