A 22-year-old Akron man will spend more than eight years behind bars after being sentenced in a federal court in West Virginia for methamphetamine-related charges. The case stems from a law enforcement search of a residence in Marshall County, where officers discovered large quantities of illegal drugs.
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Demarcus R. Brown was sentenced to 100 months in federal prison after being found in possession of over 300 grams of methamphetamine and nearly 12 grams of fentanyl. The drugs were seized during the execution of a search warrant at the property in question. Authorities said Brown had prior convictions related to firearms, adding to the seriousness of the case.
Following his prison term, Brown will be placed on supervised release for three years. The investigation was led by the Marshall County Drug Task Force, a regional team supported through federal High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) funding.
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The prosecution was handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Clayton Reid, and the sentencing took place before U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey. The case highlights ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking in northern West Virginia, particularly involving dangerous substances like methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Article by multiple contributors, based upon information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of West Virginia
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