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Upshur County Man Charged with Methamphetamine Possession
ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA – Marlin E. Beckner, a 44-year-old man from Buckhannon, has been indicted on a methamphetamine charge, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.
According to the indictment, Beckner is accused of possessing crystal methamphetamine, also known as ice, in September 2017 in Upshur County. He faces one count of ‘Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine.’
The charge carries a penalty of up to 20 years incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000,000. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen D. Warner is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The investigation was a collaborative effort involving multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms, Tobacco and Explosives; the Mountain Region Drug & Violent Crime Task Force; the Greater Harrison Drug &Violent Crime Task Force; the West Virginia State Police; Upshur County Sheriff’s Office; Lewis County Sheriff’s Office; the Buckhannon Police Department; and the Weston Police Department.
The investigation was funded by the federal Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Program (OCDETF), which supplies critical federal funding and coordination that allows federal and state agencies to work together to successfully identify, investigate, and prosecute major interstate and international drug trafficking organizations and other criminal enterprises.
It is essential to note that an indictment is merely an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. The case will proceed through the legal system, and Beckner will have the opportunity to defend himself against the charges.
As the investigation continues, the public is reminded that the sale and distribution of methamphetamine is a serious offense with severe consequences. The law enforcement agencies involved in this case will continue to work together to combat drug trafficking and bring those responsible to justice.
This case is a prime example of the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies working together to combat the scourge of methamphetamine trafficking in West Virginia.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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