CHARLESTON, W.Va. – John F. Parrish, Jr., 55, of Nitro, West Virginia, is facing a substantial federal prison sentence after admitting today to selling methamphetamine while already under court supervision. The guilty plea comes as another blow to the ongoing fight against drug trafficking in the Southern District of West Virginia.
According to court documents, Parrish knowingly distributed methamphetamine to a confidential informant on August 18, 2016. The transaction unfolded at the Exxon One Stop gas station on Goff Mountain Road in Cross Lanes, a location now etched into the record as a site of illicit activity. This isn’t a case of small-time dealing; analysis by the Drug Enforcement Administration revealed the methamphetamine to be a staggering 95% pure – a potent and dangerous substance flooding the streets.
This conviction is particularly damning given Parrish’s pre-existing status on federal supervised release. Details of the original offense leading to supervised release were not immediately available, but the fact that he allegedly re-engaged in criminal activity while under the watch of the court speaks volumes about his disregard for the law. The DEA and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department worked together on the investigation, demonstrating a coordinated effort to dismantle drug networks.
Assistant United States Attorney Clint Carte is leading the prosecution, signaling the seriousness with which the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia is tackling the methamphetamine crisis. The office has made a concerted push to combat the illegal drug trade, targeting pill trafficking, open-air markets, and the overall spread of dangerous substances within the state.
Parrish now faces a potential sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison when he appears before United States District Judge John T. Copenhaver, Jr. on August 23, 2017. The case underscores the relentless pursuit of drug offenders by federal authorities and the severe consequences awaiting those who profit from the misery of addiction.
United States Attorney Carol Casto emphasized that this case is part of a broader, ongoing strategy to cripple the flow of illegal drugs throughout the Southern District. The U.S. Attorney’s Office, along with its federal, state, and local partners, remains committed to aggressively pursuing and shutting down these operations, aiming to restore safety and security to West Virginia communities. Follow SDWVNews on Twitter for further updates on federal crime in the region.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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