Sharee Woodson, Methamphetamine Possession, West Virginia 2024

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Sharee Woodson, a 45-year-old from Beckley, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing and intending to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine. On March 29, 2024, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Woodson’s residence, seizing 150.23 grams of methamphetamine, 80.57 grams of fentanyl, and 13.94 grams of cocaine. Woodson pleaded guilty to the charges, admitting his intention to distribute the controlled substances in and around the Southern District of West Virginia.

Woodson’s criminal history includes prior convictions for distribution of cocaine base, grand larceny, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The search of his residence also yielded a Taurus GC3 9mm handgun and assorted ammunition.

The investigation was conducted by the Beckley/Raleigh County Drug and Violent Crime Unit, which consists of officers from the West Virginia State Police, the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office, and the Beckley Police Department. United States Attorney Moore Capito commended the unit’s work, and Assistant United States Attorney Brian D. Parsons prosecuted the case.

Chief United States District Judge Frank W. Volk imposed the sentence, which includes five years of supervised release following Woodson’s 10-year prison term. The case highlights the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in West Virginia and the severe consequences for those involved in such activities.

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