WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – A Toledo man has been sentenced to 51 months of incarceration for selling cocaine in Ohio County, West Virginia.
Anthony L. Turner, 44, pled guilty in March 2021 to one count of "Distribution of Cocaine Base." Turner admitted to selling cocaine base, also known as "crack cocaine," in September 2020 in Ohio County.
The investigation into Turner’s activities was led by the Ohio Valley Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative. Assistant U.S. Attorney Shawn M. Adkins prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.
U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey presided over the sentencing hearing, handing down the 51-month sentence to Turner.
The case against Turner is a stark reminder of the ongoing opioid epidemic plaguing West Virginia and the surrounding region. The Ohio Valley Drug Task Force has been working tirelessly to disrupt the flow of illicit substances into the area.
Turner’s sentence is a significant blow to those involved in the distribution of cocaine and other illicit substances. The Grimy Times commends the efforts of law enforcement and prosecutors in bringing this case to a successful conclusion.
The Grimy Times will continue to monitor this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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