Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Michigan man admits to methamphetamine charge

 ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA – Tyreese Marsh, of Detroit, Michigan, has admitted to this role in a methamphetamine distribution operation in Marion County, Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced.

Marsh, 29, pleaded guilty today to one count of “Possession with the Intent to Distribute 50 Grams or More of Methamphetamine.”  Marsh admitted to working with others to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine in October 2019 in Marion County. 

Marsh faces at least 10 years and up to life incarceration and a fine of up to $10 million. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Brandon S. Flower is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Drug Enforcement Administration and the White Hall Police Department investigated.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided.

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