Stewart Jenkins, Cocaine Possession, West Virginia 2020

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – In a shocking turn of events, a Detroit man has admitted to a cocaine charge that could land him behind bars for up to 20 years and a hefty fine of up to $1,000,000.

The defendant, Stewart Jenkins, 49, pleaded guilty to one count of ‘Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine Base,’ also known as ‘crack,’ on an unspecified date in September 2020 in Monongalia County.

Jenkins, a resident of Detroit, Michigan, faces a maximum of 20 years in prison for his crimes. The actual sentence will be determined by the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, which take into account the severity of the offense and the defendant’s prior criminal history.

The case against Jenkins was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher L. Bauer on behalf of the government. The Mon Metro Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, and the West Virginia State Police conducted the investigation.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael Aloi presided over the case, which has garnered significant attention in recent weeks. Jenkins’ admission of guilt marks a major victory for law enforcement agencies in West Virginia, which have been working tirelessly to combat the growing problem of drug trafficking in the region.

As the investigation unfolds, it remains to be seen what additional charges may be brought against Jenkins. For now, the focus remains on the defendant’s impending sentencing, which is expected to take place in the coming months.

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as more information becomes available. In the meantime, the people of West Virginia can rest a little easier knowing that justice is being served.

Stewart Jenkins, a 49-year-old Detroit man, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine base in West Virginia. The maximum sentence for this crime is up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1,000,000.

Jenkins faces a maximum sentence of up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1,000,000 for his crimes.

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