CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – In a dramatic turn of events, Randolph Kocan, 61, from Morgantown, was meted out an 87-month sentence in federal court today for distributing synthetic marijuana and money laundering. United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II, announced the sentencing.
Kocan, who ran Mid Nite Adult in Morgantown, has been selling designer drugs known as ‘spice’, ‘K2’, ‘incense’, or ‘fake weed’ for nearly two years. These synthetic cannabinoids mimic controlled substances in both molecular structure and physiological effects.
The defendant pled guilty to charges of conspiracy to distribute synthetic cannabinoids and a schedule I substance analogue, along with engaging in monetary transactions derived from unlawful activities. Assistant U.S. Attorney Zelda E. Wesley led the prosecution on behalf of the government.
Investigations into Kocan’s activities were conducted by the Mon Metro Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, supported by HIDTA funding, alongside the Three Rivers Drug Task Force.
The case was presided over by U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey.
This sentence sends a clear message that illegal drug distribution and financial crimes will not be tolerated in West Virginia.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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