A Martinsburg resident has admitted involvement in a drug trafficking organization that distributed significant amounts of fentanyl in Berkeley County, West Virginia.
Matthew James Elsea, 43, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl. According to court documents, Elsea collaborated with others in selling fentanyl throughout the area.
Elsea could face a minimum of 10 years and up to life in federal prison. The final sentence will be determined by a federal district court judge who will consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
"Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Omps-Botteicher is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government."
"The Eastern Panhandle Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated the matter."
"U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Trumble presided."
