Travis Lee Hanshaw, Methamphetamine Distribution, West Virginia 2018

A Culloden man has been sentenced to three years and four months in prison for distributing methamphetamine in West Virginia. Travis Lee Hanshaw, 49, admitted to selling the illicit substance to a confidential informant on June 15, 2018, at his residence.

According to the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of West Virginia, Hanshaw pleaded guilty to the charges. He faces a total of three years and four months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.

Hanshaw's sentencing was announced by United States Attorney Will Thompson, who commended the investigative work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cabell County Sheriff's Department. United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers imposed the sentence.

Assistant United States Attorney Joseph F. Adams prosecuted the case. A copy of the press release can be found 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. 3:19-cr-198.

Hanshaw's crime was discovered after he sold methamphetamine to a confidential informant on June 15, 2018, at his residence. The informant had been working with law enforcement to gather evidence of Hanshaw's activities.

Hanshaw's sentencing is a significant blow to the opioid epidemic in West Virginia. The state has been hit hard by the crisis, with many residents struggling with addiction. Hanshaw's crime is a reminder that law enforcement is working to hold individuals accountable for their actions.

Travis Lee Hanshaw, 49, was sentenced to three years and four months in prison for distributing methamphetamine in West Virginia. He faces three years of supervised release after serving his prison sentence.

The case against Hanshaw is a testament to the hard work and dedication of law enforcement agencies in West Virginia. The FBI and the Cabell County Sheriff's Department worked together to gather evidence and bring Hanshaw to justice.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdwv/pr/culloden-man-sentenced-prison-distributing-methamphetamine