Three sentenced for methamphetamine offenses

Three people have been sentenced for methamphetamine possession and distribution.

Cody Ray Robinson, 32, of Belington, West Virginia, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for selling methamphetamine in Barbour County. Robinson was previously convicted of drug trafficking and petit larceny.

Emily Ann Swecker, 34, of Coalton, West Virginia, was sentenced to 110 months in prison. Swecker, who has prior convictions for drug offenses, was selling methamphetamine in Randolph County.

William Charles Wilson, 40, of Franklin, West Virginia, also known as “BJ Wilson,” was sentenced to 51 months in prison for selling methamphetamine in Pendleton County. Wilson was previously convicted of domestic battery, assault and drug offenses.

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

Investigative agencies include the Mountain Region Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative; the Potomac Highlands Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative; the West Virginia State Police; and the Pendleton County Sheriff’s Office.

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

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