CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A Kanawha County man was convicted of a federal drug crime, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Shyqwon Carter, 21, of Charleston, pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Stuart commended the investigation conducted by the Charleston Police Department and the Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Network Team (MDENT).
“Marijuana, meth, guns and cash," said United States Attorney Mike Stuart. “If you are distributing illegal drugs, whether it’s marijuana, meth, heroin, or any other controlled substance, we will prosecute you."
Carter resided with family in Charleston, West Virginia. On May 17, 2018, MDENT detectives arrived at this residence to execute an arrest warrant issued by Kanawha County Circuit Court for Carter’s arrest. Detectives were given permission to search the home by a family member. Officers recovered two loaded.40 caliber Glock handguns, one of which was stolen, over 100 grams of marijuana, several baggies of marijuana, methamphetamine, and digital scales. Over $4,000 cash was found in Carter’s pants pocket. Detectives believed there to be additional marijuana in the area and ultimately obtained a search warrant for an abandoned vehicle outside of Carter’s home. Inside the car, detectives seized additional marijuana, two more loaded firearms, and ammunition. In all, MDENT officers recovered over 10 pounds of marijuana that Carter intended for distribution.
Carter is facing up to 5 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 when he is sentenced on Nov. 12, 2019. Assistant United States Attorney L. Alexander Hamner is handling the prosecution. United States District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin presided over the hearing.
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Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
