Timothy Juston Wimer, Heroin, West Virginia 2019
A federal grand jury in West Virginia has indicted Timothy Juston Wimer, a 35-year-old man from Old Fields, for his alleged involvement in heroin trafficking and other serious crimes.
According to a recent indictment, Wimer is accused of possessing with intent to distribute heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and buprenorphine (suboxone) in January and February 2019. He is also charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug crime.
The alleged crimes took place in Hardy and Hampshire Counties, and Wimer is prohibited from possessing a firearm. The indictment alleges that he had a .32 caliber pistol in February 2019.
Wimer faces up to 20 years incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000,000 for each of the drug counts. He also faces up to 10 years incarceration and a fine of up to $250,000 for the unlawful possession count, and at least five years incarceration and a fine of up to $250,000 for the firearm in furtherance of a drug crime count.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen D. Warner is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The West Virginia State Police investigated the matter.
An indictment is merely an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Wimer's alleged crimes highlight the ongoing issue of heroin trafficking and gun violence in West Virginia. The case serves as a reminder of the serious consequences that individuals face when they engage in such activities.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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