WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Kenneth R. Beckner, of Moundsville, West Virginia, was indicted by a federal grand today on drug charges, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.
Beckner, age 30, was indicted on one count of “Conspiracy to Distribute and to Possess with the Intent to Distribute Controlled Substances" and two counts of “Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine." Beckner is accused of distributing methamphetamine from July 2018 to January 2019 in Marshall County.
Beckner faces up to 20 years incarceration and a fine of up to $250,000 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 case 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
