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Oxycodone Peddler Bites the Dust
A Glen Dale man has been convicted of selling oxycodone, a powerful opioid painkiller. Jacob Kessler, 25, was found guilty of distributing the highly addictive medication near a protected location, a move that could land him in prison for up to 40 years.
The investigation, led by the Ohio Valley Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, revealed that Kessler sold oxycodone on multiple occasions in 2013. One of those sales took place near West Virginia Northern Community College in February of that year.
Kessler’s guilty plea will now be weighed by U.S. Senior District Court Judge Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. as he determines the defendant’s sentence. The Federal Sentencing Guidelines will take into account the seriousness of the offense and Kessler’s prior criminal history, if any.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Randy Bernard prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. U.S. Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II commended the task force for their work in taking down Kessler and bringing him to justice.
The oxycodone trafficking case serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing opioid epidemic plaguing the nation. The sale of prescription painkillers has been linked to widespread addiction and overdose deaths, making the conviction a significant victory in the fight against the crisis.
Kessler’s sentence will be determined at a later date. The maximum fine for the crime is $2,000,000.00. The case is a sobering reminder of the consequences of trafficking in controlled substances.
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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