A Marion County man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution ring and a firearms violation. William A. Six, 27, of Fairmont, West Virginia, was sentenced on Monday to 168 months incarceration for selling crystal methamphetamine and having a firearm near a school, announced United States Attorney Bill Powell.
Six pled guilty to one count of “Distribution of Methamphetamine” and one count of “Possession of a Firearm in a School Zone” in October 2018. Six admitted to selling crystal methamphetamine, also known as “Ice,” in Marion County in September 2017. Six also admitted to having a 12-gauge shotgun, and a semi-automatic rifle on the grounds of Washington Irving Middle School in Harrison County in September 2017.
The case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program that has been historically successful in bringing together all levels of law enforcement to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. The Attorney General’s Office has made turning the tide of rising violent crime in America a top priority.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Traci M. Cook prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Three Rivers Drug Task Force, and the Fairmont Police Department investigated.
Six’s sentencing was presided over by Senior U.S. District Judge Irene M. Keeley.
This case is a prime example of the effectiveness of Project Safe Neighborhoods in reducing violent crime and making our communities safer. We will continue to work tirelessly to bring those who commit these crimes to justice and hold them accountable for their actions.
The defendant, William A. Six, is now facing 14 years in prison for his role in the methamphetamine distribution ring and the firearm violation. This sentence is a significant blow to the defendant and serves as a warning to others who may be considering similar crimes.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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