Daniel Lee Canter, Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, West Virginia 2014

ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA – In a significant blow to the methamphetamine trade in West Virginia, Daniel Lee Canter, 30, of Volga, was convicted of methamphetamine trafficking in federal court.

According to the evidence presented in court, Canter was discovered in possession of methamphetamine in November 2014 in Lewis County, West Virginia.

Canter, who has been held accountable for his actions, pled guilty to one count of “Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine.” This serious offense carries a stiff sentence of up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1,000,000.

The actual sentence imposed will be based on the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant, according to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen Warner prosecuted the case on behalf of the government, ensuring that justice was served.

The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration deserve credit for their tireless efforts in investigating this case.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided over the trial, bringing a sense of closure to the community.

Canter’s conviction serves as a reminder that the fight against methamphetamine trafficking is far from over. Law enforcement agencies will continue to work relentlessly to bring those responsible to justice.

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