Drug Trafficking Sentences in West Virginia: 10 Years for Methamphetamine Distribution and 2 Years for Fentanyl Possession

2023-10-17 20:23:18

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Two people were sentenced for drug trafficking charges in the Northern District of West Virginia.

Brandy Hanshaw, also known as Brandy Deberry, age 40, of Lumberport, West Virginia, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine. According to court documents, Hanshaw sold methamphetamine in Harrison County. The investigation connected at least 1.5 kilograms of methamphetamine to Hanshaw.

In a separate case, Lewis Johnson, age 35, of Detroit, Michigan, was sentenced to two years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. According to court documents and statements made in court, Johnson was one of 11 defendants charged in a drug trafficking conspiracy that stretched from Detroit to Monongalia County. Investigators conducted a search warrant of Johnson’s hotel room and vehicle in Morgantown and found fentanyl.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Cogar prosecuted the Hanshaw case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Zelda Wesley prosecuted the Johnson case on behalf of the government.

The Greater Harrison Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, investigated the Hanshaw case. The Johnson case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Mon Metro Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative.

Chief U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh presided.

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