Rowdy Lee Randolph, Marijuana Possession, West Virginia 2023

Rowdy Lee Randolph, 39, of Leon, West Virginia, is facing a maximum penalty of five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

In a shocking turn of events, Randolph admitted to growing marijuana on his property and selling it for money, according to court documents and statements made in court. On August 4, 2020, law enforcement officers searched Randolph’s property in Leon and seized six marijuana plants from his yard and approximately 1.5 pounds of marijuana from his residence.

United States Attorney Will Thompson made the announcement and commended the investigative work of the West Virginia State Police and the Violent Crime and Drug Task Force West.

Randolph is scheduled to be sentenced on January 24, 2023, and faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison, two years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine.

The indictment states that Randolph’s actions were in direct violation of federal law, highlighting the severity of the charges against him. This case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of engaging in illicit activities.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie S. Taylor. United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers presided over the hearing.

A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia. Related court documents and information can be found on PACER by searching for Case No. 3:20-cr-150.

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