CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Andrew Parker, of Mannington, West Virginia, has admitted to his involvement in a cocaine and heroin distribution operation, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.
Parker, age 31, pled guilty to one count of “Aiding and Abetting in the Distribution of Cocaine Base." Parker admitted to selling cocaine base, also known as “crack," in April 2018 in Monongalia County.
Parker faces up to 20 years incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000,000. 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 Zelda E. Wesley is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Mon Metro Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, and the West Virginia State Police investigated.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
