Barbour County man sentenced for methamphetamine trafficking

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Edward Matthew Wiseman, 37, of Belington, West Virginia, was sentenced to 57 months for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

According to statements made in court, Wiseman was selling methamphetamine in Elkins. A search of his home resulted in the seizure of methamphetamine, two firearms and $4,802. Wiseman has a criminal history that includes assault, multiple DUIs, reckless driving, a drug conviction and protective orders for domestic violence.

Wiseman will serve three years of supervised release following his prison sentence.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen Warner prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Mountain Region Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, investigated.

Kelley Tierney

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

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