Ralph Gaston, Cocaine Distribution, West Virginia 2016

Cocaine Trafficking Taints Pennsylvania Man

A 25-year-old Monroeville, Pennsylvania man has been put behind bars for his role in distributing cocaine in Harrison County, West Virginia.

Ralph Gaston, a resident of Monroeville, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 77 months in prison for his crimes, announced United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II.

Gaston pleaded guilty to one count of ‘Distribution of Cocaine Base’ in February 2016.

The investigation, led by the Greater Harrison County Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, was instrumental in bringing Gaston to justice.

Assistant United States Attorney Zelda E. Wesley handled the prosecution on behalf of the government, working tirelessly to ensure that justice was served.

U.S. District Judge Irene M. Keeley presided over the case, handing down the 77-month prison sentence.

Ralph Gaston is expected to serve his sentence, bringing an end to his involvement in the illicit cocaine trade.

In a statement, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II, emphasized the importance of addressing the scourge of cocaine trafficking in West Virginia.

The Greater Harrison County Drug and Violent Crime Task Force will continue its tireless efforts to combat the flow of illicit substances in the area.

Gaston’s conviction serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of engaging in illicit activities, and the importance of working together to keep our communities safe.

With this sentence, justice has been served, and Gaston will now face the consequences of his actions.

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