WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Charles J. Chambers and Samantha J. Simmons, both of Moundsville, West Virginia, were indicted today by a federal grand jury on drug distribution charges, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.
Chambers, age 44, is charged with one count of “Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and to Distribute Methamphetamine" and one count of “Distribution of Methamphetamine."
Simmons, age 27, is charged with one count of Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and to Distribute Methamphetamine" and two counts of “Distribution of Methamphetamine."
Chambers and Simmons are accused of distributing methamphetamine in Marshall County from June to August 2018.
Chambers and Simmons face up to 20 years incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000,000 for each count. 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 Robert H. McWilliams, Jr. is prosecuting the cases on behalf of the government. The Marshall County Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, investigated.
An indictment is merely an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
