West Virginia Woman Sentenced for Methamphetamine Trafficking Via U.S. Mail

A Flatwoods, WV woman has received a prison sentence for her involvement in a scheme to distribute methamphetamine into West Virginia using the U.S. Mail. Kelly Marie Myers, 56, was sentenced to 12 months incarceration by Chief U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh. The case, prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Cogar, was investigated by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.

The investigation originated when U.S. Postal Inspection Service personnel in Charleston, West Virginia, intercepted a package that aroused suspicion. Upon obtaining a federal search warrant, inspectors discovered approximately 890 grams of methamphetamine concealed within the parcel. This package had been mailed from Moreno Valley, California, and was addressed to an individual identified as “K. Myers” at a Flatwoods residence. Following the discovery, law enforcement officials replaced the illicit substance and allowed the package to be picked up at the Flatwoods Post Office. Postal Inspectors, in conjunction with local law enforcement, maintained surveillance and apprehended Myers when she retrieved the parcel, connecting her to the drug trafficking operation.

This sentencing highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking networks that exploit postal services to transport illegal substances. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service plays a crucial role in intercepting such shipments, working with federal and local law enforcement to dismantle drug operations. The successful prosecution of this case underscores the collaborative nature of these investigations and the significant penalties faced by individuals involved in drug trafficking. Residents concerned about suspicious mail or potential drug activity are encouraged to report such information to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service or local law enforcement agencies.

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

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