HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – In a major crackdown on prescription drug trafficking, Michael Muncy, 36, of Crum in Wayne County, was sentenced to five years and ten months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute oxycodone.
Naomi Messer, 55, also of Crum and the mother of Muncy, was sentenced to five years of probation for aiding and abetting possession with intent to distribute oxycodone. The investigation revealed that following several controlled purchases of oxycodone from the residence of Muncy and Messer in Crum, law enforcement executed a search warrant at the house on February 21, 2012. Law enforcement seized oxycodone pills and over $1,800 in cash, including pre-recorded buy money from a prior controlled purchase of oxycodone.
According to reports, the West Virginia State Police and the Route 119 Drug Task Force conducted the investigation of Muncy and Messer. Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Rada Herrald is in charge of the prosecutions of Muncy and Messer.
The sentencing of Muncy and Messer is a significant blow to the illicit sale and misuse of prescription drugs in the region. The U.S. Attorney’s Office, joined by federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, is committed to aggressively pursuing and shutting down illegal pill trafficking, eliminating open air drug markets, and curtailing the spread of opiate painkillers and heroin in communities across the Southern District.
The prosecution of Muncy and Messer is part of an ongoing effort to combat the illicit sale and misuse of prescription drugs and heroin. The case highlights the dangers of prescription drug abuse and the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions.
Michael Muncy’s exact criminal charges were possession with intent to distribute oxycodone. The sentence was handed down in Huntington, West Virginia, where the crime took place on February 21, 2012. Muncy faces a lengthy prison sentence, five years and ten months, for his role in the crime.
The case serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of prescription drug abuse and the importance of working together to prevent it. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work tirelessly to combat the illicit sale and misuse of prescription drugs and heroin in the Southern District of West Virginia.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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