Peter Sanford Layne, Distribution of Methamphetamine, West Virginia 2019

A West Virginia man has admitted to a serious drug charge after selling methamphetamine in Grant County.

Peter Sanford Layne, 48, of Cabins, West Virginia, pleaded guilty today to one count of “Distribution of Methamphetamine,” Acting United States Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced.

Layne admitted to selling methamphetamine in January 2019 in Grant County. His actions could lead to a severe outcome, with up to 20 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000,000 possible.

Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen D. Warner is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Potomac Highlands Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, investigated.

The task force consists of the FBI, West Virginia State Police, Mineral County Sheriff’s Office, Hampshire County Sheriff’s Office, Grant County Sheriff’s Office, and the Keyser Police Department.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael Aloi presided over the case.

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