Martinsburg Residents Sentenced for Cocaine Related Offenses
A federal court in Martinsburg, West Virginia, handed down harsh sentences to four Northern West Virginia residents who were found guilty of cocaine related crimes.
The defendants, including Kenneth An’bon Wang, 28, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, were sentenced for their roles in distributing cocaine and money laundering transactions. Wang was sentenced to 41 months in prison for distributing crack cocaine in March 2014, following an investigation led by the Eastern Panhandle Drug & Violent Crime Task Force.
Troy Aaron Wilt, 31, was sentenced to 10 months in prison for distributing cocaine, while Paul Harland Ellis, 35, received five years of probation for money laundering transactions involving roughly $1,500.00 in proceeds from cocaine sales. Both Wilt and Ellis, residents of Keyser, West Virginia, pleaded guilty after an investigation led by the Potomac Highlands Drug & Violent Crime Task Force.
Colleen Eugene Lowe, 49, of Martinsburg, was sentenced to five years of probation for possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine in July 2014, following an investigation led by the Martinsburg Police Department.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Jarod Douglas prosecuted the cases on behalf of the government. U.S. District Judge Gina M. Groh presided over the sentencing hearing.
The harsh sentences handed down in this case serve as a reminder of the severe consequences that come with engaging in cocaine trafficking and related crimes. The Eastern Panhandle and Potomac Highlands Drug & Violent Crime Task Forces, along with the Martinsburg Police Department, are commended for their tireless efforts in bringing these criminals to justice.
Defendant Information:
Defendant Name: Kenneth An’bon Wang
Criminal Charge: Distributing Crack Cocaine
City and State: Martinsburg, West Virginia
Date: March 2014
Sentence: 41 months in prison
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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