Jason Lorel Minter, a 44-year-old resident of Charleston, has been sentenced to 12 years and three months in prison followed by four years of supervised release. The sentence was handed down for possession with intent to distribute significant quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl, as well as for violating his supervised release.
Court documents reveal that on September 10, 2024, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Minter's home. They discovered 126.8 grams of fentanyl, 312.7 grams of methamphetamine, 490 grams of marijuana, two loaded firearms, and $1,522 in cash. Minter admitted to possessing these controlled substances.
At the time of this offense, Minter was on supervised release from previous convictions dating back to January 28, 2004. These included charges for possession with intent to distribute cocaine base and firearm-related offenses. His new sentence includes an additional five years for committing a crime while under supervision.
The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston, who praised the work of the Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Network Team (MDENT). This team comprises various local law enforcement agencies including the Charleston Police Department and several county sheriff’s offices.
United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers imposed the sentence with Assistant United States Attorney JC MacCallum prosecuting the case.
Further details about this case can be found on the U.S. Attorney’s Office website for the Southern District of West Virginia or through PACER by searching Case No. 2:24-cr-196.