Three Raleigh County residents have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a drug trafficking organization that distributed methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine base in Beckley and other areas within the Southern District of West Virginia.
Tilford Joe Bradley Jr., 47, from Beckley, received a sentence of 12 years and seven months for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Heather Danielle Dunbar, 38, from Terry, was sentenced to five years for distributing methamphetamine. Kevin Wray Terrell, 39, from Beckley, was sentenced to eight years and four months for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl and violating supervised release. Each will serve three years of supervised release following their prison terms.
The three individuals were part of a group of 12 indicted on charges related to the drug trafficking organization operating between June 2023 and May 2024. All defendants pleaded guilty.
Court documents revealed that Bradley arranged drug transactions as part of the conspiracy and received controlled substances from multiple suppliers. A search at his residence led to the seizure of drugs and paraphernalia. Dunbar admitted her intention to help distribute these substances.
Dunbar also confessed to selling methamphetamine and fentanyl on several occasions in late 2023. She collaborated with Bradley in distributing drugs during April and May 2024.
On May 6, 2024, officers conducted a traffic stop where Bradley was found with methamphetamine and firearms in the vehicle. He admitted his intent to distribute the drugs.
Terrell conspired with others in April and May 2024 as part of the DTO. A search at his residence resulted in the seizure of fentanyl. At the time, he was serving supervised release due to a previous conviction for firearm possession.
Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston announced the sentences while commending the investigative work by various law enforcement agencies including FBI, ATF, West Virginia State Police among others.
Chief United States District Judge Frank W. Volk imposed the sentences with Assistant United States Attorneys Timothy D. Boggess and Brian D. Parsons prosecuting alongside former Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew D. Isabell.
This investigation is part of OCDETF's efforts against major drug trafficking organizations posing threats to public safety or national security.
A copy of this press release is available on the U.S. Attorney’s Office website for Southern District of West Virginia; related court documents can be accessed via PACER under Case No. 5:24-cr-90.
