West Virginia Man Receives 20-Year Sentence for Fentanyl Sale Leading to Death

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West Virginia Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Fatal Fentanyl Sale

A Charles Town, West Virginia, resident has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in distributing fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that ultimately caused a user’s death. The sentencing, announced by U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey, brings a significant penalty for drug trafficking that directly resulted in a fatality.

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Clark Grove Corbin, 50, was ordered to serve 240 months, or 20 years, in federal prison. This sentence follows his conviction for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. The prosecution established that Corbin supplied fentanyl to an individual who subsequently died from ingesting the drug. During the investigation, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Corbin’s residence, where they discovered over 9 grams of fentanyl and 2 grams of cocaine. Corbin’s criminal history includes prior convictions, notably for involuntary manslaughter stemming from a DUI incident that also resulted in a death. Following his prison term, Corbin will be subject to five years of supervised release.

This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a broader initiative by the Department of Justice aimed at dismantling drug cartels and transnational criminal organizations, combating violent crime, and addressing illegal immigration. Fentanyl, recognized for its extreme potency and danger, has been classified as a weapon of mass destruction due to the severe threat it poses to public safety, even in minute quantities. The investigation was conducted by the Eastern Panhandle Drug Task Force, which receives funding through the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program, in conjunction with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Omps-Botteicher handled the prosecution. U.S. District Judge Gina M. Groh presided over the sentencing.

This conviction underscores the severe legal repercussions for individuals involved in the distribution of dangerous narcotics like fentanyl, particularly when their actions lead to loss of life. Residents in West Virginia and across the nation are urged to be aware of the devastating impact of fentanyl and to report any suspected drug trafficking activities to law enforcement.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of West Virginia

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