Wheeling Man Admits to Distributing Methamphetamine
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – In a shocking development, Randy Lee Donahue, Jr., a 37-year-old resident of Wheeling, West Virginia, has admitted to distributing methamphetamine.
According to sources, Donahue pled guilty to one count of ‘Aiding and Abetting Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine within 1,000 Feet of a Protected Location.’
The charges stem from an incident in November 2018, where Donahue distributed methamphetamine from an apartment located at 97 16th Street in Wheeling, within 1,000 feet of Wheeling Central Catholic High School.
As a result of his guilty plea, Donahue faces not less than one and up to 40 years incarceration and a fine of up to $2,000,000. 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 L. Vogrin is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the West Virginia State Police; and the Ohio Valley Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, investigated the case.
Senior U.S. District Judge Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. presided over the case.
Donahue’s guilty plea marks a significant blow to the local community, which has been grappling with the issue of methamphetamine distribution in recent years.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of law enforcement’s efforts to combat the scourge of methamphetamine and other illicit substances.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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