An Alma, West Virginia resident has admitted guilt to a federal methamphetamine charge and could face up to 15 years in prison, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey.
Jamie Ann Tanner, 44, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute at least 50 grams of methamphetamine. Law enforcement officers found over 1,200 grams of methamphetamine during a search of her home as part of the investigation into her activities.
Tanner’s plea agreement calls for a sentence of 180 months in prison. The court will determine her final sentence at a later date.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Clayton Reid is handling the prosecution for the government. The case was investigated by the Marshall County Drug Task Force—which receives funding through the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program—the Tyler County Sheriff’s Office, and the Wetzel County Sheriff’s Office.
U.S. Magistrate Judge James P. Mazzone presided over the proceedings.
The prosecution is part of Operation Take Back America, which is a nationwide initiative led by the Department of Justice aimed at eliminating cartels and transnational criminal organizations, reducing violent crime, and addressing illegal immigration.
