Stephan G. Ward, Methamphetamine Trafficking, West Virginia 2024
Ohio Man Admits to Methamphetamine Trafficking in West Virginia
A 32-year-old Ohio man has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking operation in West Virginia.
Stephan G. Ward, also known as 'YG,' was delivering methamphetamine to others for distribution in Marshall County, according to court documents.
The Marshall County Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, investigated the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Clayton Reid is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government.
Ward faces up to 20 years in federal prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
The crime allegedly occurred in Marshall County, West Virginia, without a specific date given in the release.
Ward's plea is a significant blow to the methamphetamine trafficking operation in the region, and authorities are expected to continue cracking down on such crimes in the future.
Stay tuned for further updates on this case as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndwv/pr/ohio-man-admits-methamphetamine-trafficking