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Barbour County man sentenced for meth trafficking

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Edward Matthew Wiseman, a 37-year-old resident of Belington, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The sentence was handed down in Clarksburg, West Virginia.

Court documents and statements reveal that Wiseman was involved in selling methamphetamine in Elkins. A search of his residence led to the discovery of methamphetamine, two firearms, and $4,802. His criminal record includes charges of assault, multiple DUIs, reckless driving, a drug conviction, and protective orders related to domestic violence.

Following his prison term, Wiseman will be subject to three years of supervised release.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen Warner. The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives along with the Mountain Region Drug Task Force as part of a HIDTA-funded initiative.

Chief U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh presided over the case.

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