A Wheeling woman has admitted to selling a highly addictive form of cocaine, putting herself and the community at risk.
Ashly Phillips, 33, of Wheeling, West Virginia, pleaded guilty to distributing ‘crack’ cocaine near Luau Manor in Wheeling in February 2020.
The charge carries a minimum sentence of one year and a maximum of 40 years in prison, as well as a fine of up to $2,000,000.
Phillips’ attorney will argue for a reduced sentence based on the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, which take into account the severity of the crime and the defendant’s prior history.
The case was investigated by the Ohio Valley Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative that includes the Drug Enforcement Administration, West Virginia State Police, Ohio County Sheriff’s Office, and the Wheeling Police Department.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Shawn M. Adkins and Clayton J. Reid are prosecuting the case on behalf of the government, with U.S. Magistrate Judge James P. Mazzone presiding over the trial.
The community is left to wonder what drove Phillips to commit such a serious crime, and what can be done to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The investigation and prosecution of this case are a testament to the hard work and dedication of law enforcement agencies in the region.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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