Michigan man sentenced for transporting meth to Harrison County

Community Bulletin

Fred W. Eberle Technical Center in Buckhannon is enrolling students in its commercial driver’s license (CDL) training program, an accelerated course that can be completed in five to seven weeks. Both daytime and limited evening sessions are available. Read more →

This story brought to you paywall-free, courtesy of the My Buckhannon team and our community partners

CLARKSBURG – Bacarre H. Curtis, 23, of Eastpointe, Michigan, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.

According to court documents and statements made in court, Curtis, also known as “TJ,” was transporting methamphetamine from Michigan to Harrison County and selling it with a network of others. A search of his vehicle yielded methamphetamine and a firearm. The investigation connected 1.2 kilograms of methamphetamine to Curtis.

Curtis will serve five years of supervised release following his prison sentence.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Cogar prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.

The Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, the Greater Harrison Drug Task Force (a HIDTA-funded initiative), and the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office investigated.

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

Local Businesses

Recent Stories

Upshur County Sports Calendar

Plan your week with the Upshur County Sports Calendar for June 8–14. Catch Buckhannon Post 7 baseball games Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m., plus Buckhannon Splashers swim meets Tuesday and Thursday and the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.