Terry James Cox, Methamphetamine Possession, West Virginia 2024

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – In a shocking turn of events, Terry James Cox, 40, of Columbus, Ohio, was sentenced to two years in prison, to be followed by four years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute a quantity of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine.

According to court documents and statements made in court, on November 30, 2023, law enforcement officers conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle driven by Cox in Huntington. Cox admitted that he possessed approximately 5.4 grams of methamphetamine in the vehicle, and that he intended to distribute it. Cox further admitted that he also possessed a loaded North American Arms .22-caliber revolver, .22-caliber ammunition, and digital scales in the vehicle.

The sentence was handed down by United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers. Assistant United States Attorney Owen Reynolds prosecuted the case, and United States Attorney Will Thompson commended the investigative work of the Huntington Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

Cox’s crimes are a stark reminder of the ongoing battle against the scourge of methamphetamine in our communities. As a result of his actions, Cox will be serving time in a federal prison, a consequence that he has earned through his reckless behavior.

The Huntington Police Department and the ATF are to be commended for their tireless efforts in keeping our communities safe. Their dedication and expertise are crucial in combating the flow of illicit substances and the violence that often accompanies them.

Terry James Cox’s sentence is a wake-up call to anyone considering similar crimes. The consequences of getting caught are severe, and the impact on our communities is devastating. We must continue to work together to address the root causes of this crisis and to support those affected by it.

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. 3:24-cr-4.