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A woman from Keyser, West Virginia has pleaded guilty to a federal drug charge connected to the distribution of large quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine in Mineral County. The case centers on a conspiracy involving the sale of highly potent and dangerous drugs, including pills containing fentanyl.
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Sara L. Jackson, 48, admitted to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine hydrochloride. Investigators say she worked alongside another individual to facilitate the drug trafficking operation. A search warrant executed during the investigation led to the discovery of approximately 1,300 grams of fentanyl and 788 grams of methamphetamine at a local apartment.
The case was investigated by the Potomac Highlands Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative that focuses on high-intensity drug trafficking areas. The substances involved pose significant public health risks, particularly fentanyl, which is often linked to fatal overdoses. The drugs were intended for distribution in the community, with some fentanyl already pressed into pill form, further increasing the potential for misuse.
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Jackson now faces a sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison. The final decision will be made by a federal district court judge, who will take into account various statutory factors and the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines. The prosecution is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Omps-Botteicher. U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Trumble presided over the proceedings.
Article by multiple RFHC contributors, based upon information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of West Virginia
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