Raleigh County Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Crime

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Kevin Lemar Legrand, 23, of Beaver, was sentenced today to five years of federal probation for distribution of fentanyl.

According to court documents and statements made in court, on February 16, 2023, Legrand sold approximately 7.2 grams of fentanyl for $600 to a confidential informant. The transaction took place at Legrand's residence in Beaver. Legrand admitted to that transaction and further admitted to selling a total of approximately 6.2 grams of fentanyl for a total of $1,200 to a confidential informant at his residence on two other occasions in February 2023.

On March 2, 2023, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Legrand's residence and seized an American Tactical .410-gauge shotgun, a Rossi .38-caliber handgun, two loaded magazines, digital scales, a vacuum sealer, body armor and $2,505. The cash included pre-recorded currency from the confidential informant transactions.

Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston made the announcement and commended the investigative work of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Beckley/Raleigh County Drug and Violent Crime Unit, which consists of officers from the West Virginia State Police, the Raleigh County Sheriff's Department, and the Beckley Police Department.

Chief United States District Judge Frank W. Volk imposed the sentence. Assistant United States Attorney Brian D. Parsons prosecuted the case.

A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of West Virginia. Related court documents and information can be found on PACER by searching for Case No. 5:24-cr-13.

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