Tri-State Meth Duo Plead Guilty

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A pair of Ohio drug dealers took a plea deal today, admitting to flooding West Virginia with high-purity methamphetamine. Charley G. Myers, 37, and Tracie M. Reed, 39, both of Proctorville, Ohio, entered guilty pleas to federal charges of distributing the deadly drug, according to a statement from United States Attorney Carol Casto.

The couple’s operation, spanning February to September 2016, involved multiple trips to Texas where they allegedly sourced at least a kilogram of methamphetamine per run. They then hauled their toxic cargo back to the Tri-State area, pushing the drug to customers in Putnam and Kanawha counties in West Virginia, and back in their home turf of Proctorville. This wasn’t some low-grade street dope, either; lab analysis confirmed the methamphetamine seized was nearly 100% pure – a particularly dangerous and potent strain.

Federal investigators, working through the Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Network Team and Homeland Security Investigations, built a case that clearly linked Myers and Reed to the large-scale trafficking operation. The details revealed a calculated effort to profit from the addiction and misery of others, bringing a highly addictive and destructive substance into vulnerable communities.

Now, they’re facing the music. Both Myers and Reed are looking at a minimum of five years behind bars, with a maximum sentence of up to 40 years in federal prison. Sentencing is scheduled for August 7, 2017, before Chief United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers. Assistant United States Attorney R. Gregory McVey is prosecuting the case.

This bust is part of a broader, ongoing crackdown by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia targeting the illegal drug trade. The office, alongside local, state and federal partners, is making a concerted effort to dismantle drug trafficking networks, shut down open-air markets, and stem the flow of dangerous substances into the region. This isn’t just about arresting dealers; it’s about protecting communities.

The Southern District of West Virginia has been particularly hard-hit by the opioid crisis, and federal officials are signaling they won’t back down from aggressively pursuing those responsible for fueling the epidemic. Expect more indictments and convictions as this office continues its relentless pursuit of drug traffickers. Follow updates on this case and others at @SDWVNews on Twitter.

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