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Nelson Cortes, a 50-year-old resident of Beverly, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 65 months in federal prison for his involvement in distributing methamphetamine. The sentencing, which took place in Elkins, West Virginia, concludes a case prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen Warner. Cortes was found to be distributing the drug, at times operating from his residence within Randolph County.
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The investigation into Cortes’s activities was a collaborative effort involving several law enforcement agencies. These included the Mountain Region Drug Task Force, an initiative supported by the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program, alongside the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office and the Buckhannon Police Department. The case was presided over by Chief U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh. This sentencing underscores ongoing efforts by federal authorities to combat drug trafficking in the region. Residents in areas where such activities occur can be impacted by increased crime and public safety concerns. The successful prosecution of individuals involved in drug distribution aims to enhance community safety and reduce the availability of illegal substances.
Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of West Virginia
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