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Methamphetamine Trafficking Net Two Upshur County Men

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Two residents of Upshur County, West Virginia, have been sentenced for their involvement in methamphetamine trafficking. According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, Dustin Lynn Phillips, 33, of Buckhannon, West Virginia, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for possessing and distributing methamphetamine in Upshur County throughout 2014.

Phillips, who plead guilty in July 2015 to one count of “Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine – Aiding and Abetting,” was investigated by the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office and the Mountain Region Drug and Violent Crime Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen Warner prosecuted the case.

In a separate case, Steven S. Bennett, 40, also of Buckhannon, was sentenced to twelve months and one day in prison and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $18,461 for manufacturing methamphetamine in Randolph County, West Virginia in October 2014. Bennett plead guilty in August 2015 to one count of “Manufacturing Methamphetamine.” The Buckhannon Police Department investigated the case, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Montoro prosecuting on behalf of the government.

U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey presided over both sentencing hearings. The cases highlight the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat methamphetamine trafficking in West Virginia.

Methamphetamine trafficking poses a significant threat to public health and safety in the Mountain State. Law enforcement agencies continue to work tirelessly to disrupt and dismantle these operations, bringing perpetrators to justice and protecting communities from the devastating effects of this dangerous drug.

The sentences handed down in these cases demonstrate the seriousness with which the courts view methamphetamine trafficking. As the U.S. Attorney’s office continues to prioritize this issue, residents of Upshur County and throughout West Virginia can take comfort in knowing that their law enforcement agencies are dedicated to keeping their communities safe from this scourge.

In related news, residents of Upshur County are reminded to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. By working together, we can build a safer, healthier community for all.

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