Barbour County man sentenced for methamphetamine charge

ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA – James Marklin Mayle, age 67, of Philippi, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 130 months for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

According to court documents and statements made in court, officers stopped Mayle’s vehicle and found nearly two pounds of methamphetamine. Mayle, also known as “Mark Mayle,” was transporting methamphetamine from Ohio into Barbour County.

Mayle has a criminal history that includes drug possession, battery, assault, burglary, passing counterfeit money, and domestic violence.

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

The case was investigated by the Mountain Region Drug Task Force. The Ohio State Highway Patrol assisted.

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

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

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