CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A Georgia man pled guilty to a drug charge today, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Clifford Allen Angle, 31, pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The investigation was conducted by the Charleston Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
“Another violent drug trafficker removed from the streets of Charleston," said United States Attorney Mike Stuart. “Angle has prior drug trafficking convictions and was carrying a firearm when arrested by Charleston Police Officers. Drug traffickers bringing chaos and violence into our communities will be earning a chance for a stay in federal prison."
Angle was arrested on Aug. 1, 2017, in downtown Charleston with a firearm and a quantity of methamphetamine. Pursuant to his plea agreement, he admitted that he traveled from Georgia with approximately two ounces of methamphetamine to distribute in West Virginia. He also admitted that he has two prior drug trafficking convictions.
Angle faces up to 20 years imprisonment and a $1,000,000 fine when he is sentenced on May 29, 2019.
Assistant United States Attorney Steve Loew is handling the prosecution. United States District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin presided over the plea hearing.
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Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
