ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA - Two West Virginia residents were convicted today of their roles in a methamphetamine distribution operation, Acting United States Attorney Betsy Steinfeld Jividen announced.
June Catherine Blanchek, 37, of Petersburg, West Virginia pled guilty to one count of “Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine."
John Wayne Crites, 45, of Moorefield, West Virginia, pled guilty to one count of “Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine."
Blanchek and Crites admitted to working with others to distribute more than 50 grams of crystal meth in Grant County between September 2014 and December 2016.
Blanchek and Crites each face up to 20 years incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000,000. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen D. Warner prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. The United States Postal Inspection Service and the West Virginia State Police investigated.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
