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Kevin Wayne Gardner, a 42-year-old Parkersburg man, was busted with approximately 2 pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop in the Parkersburg area of Wood County on June 16, 2025. Gardner, who has a history of 10 prior felony convictions, was found with the large quantity of methamphetamine, leading to a federal drug crime charge. The traffic stop was conducted by law enforcement officers, who seized the methamphetamine during a search of Gardner’s vehicle. On July 27, 2026, Gardner was sentenced to 14 years in prison for his crime.
The Parkersburg Narcotics Task Force and the Wood County Sheriff’s Office played key roles in the investigation, with United States Attorney Moore Capito announcing the sentencing. Assistant United States Attorney Jeremy B. Wolfe prosecuted the case, which was heard by United States District Judge Thomas E. Johnston.
Gardner’s sentencing includes 14 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. His criminal history, including multiple revocations of probation and parole, likely contributed to the lengthy sentence. The case highlights the ongoing issue of methamphetamine trafficking in West Virginia and the efforts of law enforcement to combat the problem.
The sentencing of Kevin Wayne Gardner serves as a reminder of the severe consequences of engaging in federal drug crimes. With the help of task forces and law enforcement agencies, prosecutors are working to hold offenders accountable and reduce the flow of illicit substances into communities.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: West Virginia
- Location: WV
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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