Rance McNeil, a 48-year-old man from Charleston, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for his role in a federal drug trafficking crime.
According to court documents, McNeil sold a confidential informant approximately two ounces of methamphetamine for $1,200 on March 11, 2021. The transaction took place at McNeil’s Charleston residence.
An informant conducted additional controlled buys of methamphetamine from McNeil at his residence on March 1, April 8, and May 13, 2021. Law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at McNeil’s residence on May 18, 2021, resulting in the seizure of large quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine, as well as over $20,000 in U.S. currency.
McNeil admitted he had been distributing bulk quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin and that the seized cash was drug proceeds.
United States Attorney Will Thompson made the announcement and commended the investigative work of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Chief United States District Judge Thomas E. Johnston imposed the sentence. Assistant U.S. Attorney Negar M. Kordestani prosecuted the case.
McNeil’s sentence is a result of his admissions and the evidence seized during the search warrant. The sentence serves as a reminder of the severity of the consequences for those involved in drug trafficking.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia has played a crucial role in bringing McNeil to justice. The case highlights the importance of law enforcement agencies working together to combat the scourge of drug trafficking.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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