Tyrell Askerneese, Heroin Trafficking, West Virginia 2014

Local Man Convicted of Heroin Trafficking

A 36-year-old Wheeling man has been convicted of heroin trafficking in federal court. Tyrell Askerneese, 36, of Wheeling, was found guilty of aiding and abetting the distribution of heroin in Ohio County, West Virginia in May 2014.

Askerneese is facing up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1,000,000. The actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen Vogrin. The investigation was conducted by the Marshall County Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, the Ohio Valley Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, both HIDTA-funded initiatives, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the United States Marshals Service, and the Wheeling Police Department.

Senior U.S. District Judge Frederick P. Stamp presided over the case.

Askerneese pled guilty to one count of “Aiding and Abetting the Distribution of Heroin.” He is scheduled to be sentenced at a later date.

The case is a reminder of the ongoing struggle against the opioid epidemic in West Virginia. Heroin trafficking is a serious crime that can have devastating consequences for individuals and communities.

We will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.

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