The dark underbelly of West Virginia’s prescription pill trade has been exposed once again, with two residents of Wetzel County convicted of oxycodone trafficking. Trevor Cortez Vossen, 23, of New Martinsville, and Katie Ora Ingold, 29, of Proctor, were found guilty of conspiring to possess and distribute oxycodone in Marshall and Wetzel Counties between 2014 and early 2015.
According to court documents, Vossen and Ingold worked together to fuel the local addiction epidemic, supplying illicit oxycodone to those willing to pay. Their crimes put countless lives at risk, and their conviction is a testament to the tireless efforts of law enforcement agencies.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Jarod Douglas prosecuted the case on behalf of the government, with the West Virginia State Police, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives providing critical support.
Senior U.S. District Judge Frederick P. Stamp presided over the trial, which culminated in the guilty pleas of both defendants. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Vossen and Ingold each face up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1,000,000.00.
The convictions of Vossen and Ingold serve as a warning to those involved in the illicit prescription pill trade: West Virginia will not tolerate the exploitation and suffering of its citizens. The Grimy Times will continue to shine a light on those who seek to profit from the opioid epidemic.
As the state struggles to come to terms with the devastating impact of the opioid crisis, it is more important than ever that those responsible are held accountable. The convictions of Vossen and Ingold are a crucial step towards justice, and a testament to the bravery and dedication of law enforcement agencies.
The Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available. In the meantime, we urge anyone with information about oxycodone trafficking or other crimes to come forward and assist law enforcement in their efforts to make West Virginia a safer place.
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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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