A Morgantown, West Virginia man has pleaded guilty to a federal charge involving the possession of a significant quantity of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it. LaShawn Monroe, 30, admitted to his involvement in a drug trafficking operation that spanned Marion County, West Virginia. Monroe admitted to the federal charge in the Northern District of West Virginia.
Editor’s Note: On 9/23/2025 we were contacted by “Don Knocks” claiming that this article was inaccurate. This article is based upon a press release by the US Attorney’s Office, located here. Unfortunately we were unable to obtain further clarification from Mr. Knocks on what he believes is inaccurate, as his email box is full and was unable to receive our reply. If you have information which shows this article or the statement by the US Attorney’s Office is inaccurate, please contact us. On 10/3/2025 in further attempts to ensure clarification on the identify of the defendant, we added the court location of the federal charge. We still have not been contacted for follow-up by Mr. Knocks or anyone else.
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Court documents reveal that Monroe possessed over 1,700 grams of methamphetamine and intended to distribute this substantial amount illegally within Marion County. The charge he has admitted to carries a minimum sentence of 10 years in federal prison, with the potential for life imprisonment. The final sentencing will be determined by a federal district court judge, who will consider federal sentencing guidelines and other relevant legal factors. The investigation into Monroe’s activities was a collaborative effort involving the Mon Metro Drug Task Force, an initiative supported by HIDTA funding, and the Three Rivers Drug Task Force. U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi oversaw the proceedings. This development is part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat drug trafficking in the region.
Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of West Virginia
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