Heroin Distribution Case in West Virginia
MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – In a major blow to the local heroin trade, Wilbur Reid, Jr., of Roanoke, Virginia, has been convicted of possessing heroin.
On September 1, 2016, Reid, age 42, committed the crime in Berkeley County, West Virginia. Reid pled guilty to one count of ‘Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin’ in a shocking admission of guilt.
The severe penalties for this crime are a stark reminder of the dangers of heroin distribution. Reid faces up to 20 years in prison and a whopping $1,000,000 fine.
According to Acting United States Attorney Betsy Steinfeld Jividen, the actual sentence will be based on the seriousness of the offense and Reid’s prior criminal history, if any.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Anna Z. Krasinski is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Eastern Panhandle Drug & Violent Crime Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, led the investigation.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Trumble presided over the case, ensuring a thorough and fair trial.
Reid’s conviction is a testament to the tireless efforts of law enforcement officials in West Virginia. The case serves as a warning to those involved in heroin distribution: the consequences are severe and the risk of getting caught is high.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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