United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of West Virginia
08/14/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/14/2025 05:15
Monongalia County Man Admits to Methamphetamine Charge
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Monongalia County Man Admits to Methamphetamine Charge
Thursday, August 14, 2025
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For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - LaShawn Monroe, 30, of Morgantown, West Virginia, has admitted to the possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.
According to court documents, Monroe possessed and intended to unlawfully distribute more than 1,700 grams of methamphetamine in Marion County, WV.
Monroe faces at least 10 years and up to life in federal prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Zelda Wesley is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government.
The Mon Metro Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, and the Three Rivers Drug Task Force investigated.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided.
Updated August 14, 2025
Topic
Drug Trafficking
Component
USAO - West Virginia, Northern
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