Steven Sharps, a 45-year-old resident of Kingwood, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The sentencing took place in Clarksburg, West Virginia.
Court documents and statements revealed that Sharps collaborated with others to sell methamphetamine in Monongalia County. His criminal history includes previous convictions for drug trafficking and domestic battery. Following his prison term, Sharps will undergo three years of supervised release.
The prosecution was led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Zelda Wesley. The investigation was conducted by the Mon Metro Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative. This task force comprises several agencies including the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; the Drug Enforcement Administration; the West Virginia State Police; and various local law enforcement departments.
Chief U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh presided over the case.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America, an initiative by the Department of Justice aimed at combating illegal immigration and dismantling cartels and transnational criminal organizations. It integrates efforts from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).
