CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – A Westover man was sentenced to 37 months in prison for selling heroin, officials announced today. Charles E. Jefferson, 26, was found guilty of distributing heroin after a West Virginia State Police investigation.
According to court documents, Jefferson pled guilty in February 2014 to one count of ‘Distribution of Heroin.’ Assistant U.S. Attorney Zelda Wesley prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.
U.S. District Judge Irene S. Keeley presided over the case. The investigation was led by the West Virginia State Police.
The sentencing comes after a thorough investigation that brought Jefferson to justice. Heroin distribution has been a major concern in West Virginia, with many individuals struggling with addiction.
Jefferson’s prison sentence is a result of his guilty plea and the evidence presented in court. The case serves as a reminder of the consequences of heroin distribution in our community.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in West Virginia continues to work tirelessly to combat heroin distribution and other crimes in the state. This sentence is a significant step forward in this effort.
For more information, contact Tara Tighe, Public Affairs Specialist, at (304) 234-0100 or through email. The U.S. Attorney’s Office is located at 1125 Chapline Street, Federal Building, Suite 3000, in Wheeling, WV 26003.
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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 ↗
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