CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Eleven people were indicted by a federal grand sitting in Clarksburg on May 7, 2019 on drug distribution charges, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.
The indictment alleges a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, sometimes near Glenville State College, in Gilmer County and elsewhere from the July 2018 to November 2018. Those charged are:
* Cory Davonta Smith, Jr., age 26, of Barberton, Ohio
* Michael Anthony Hill, Jr., age 24, of Columbus, Ohio
* Waitman Larry Frederick, age 41, of Glenville, West Virginia
* Tressie Lenee Payne, age 23, of Normantown, West Virginia
* Jeremiah Lee Carr, age 31, of Glenville, West Virginia
* Brandi Dawn Singleton, age 41, of Burnsville, West Virginia
* Chet Atkins Massey, age 50, of Sand Fork, West Virginia
* Jerry Lee Boyers, age 41, of Glenville, West Virginia
* Joseph Lee Frederick, age 35, of Duck, West Virginia
* Kisha Starr Riggs, age 31, of Glenville, West Virginia
* Duncan Currie Canter, age 24, of Burnsville, West Virginia
Assistant U.S. Attorney Brandon S. Flower is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Mountain Lakes Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force 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
