Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Detroit man admits to drug charge

 CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Stewart Jenkins, of Detroit, Michigan, has admitted to a cocaine charge, Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced.

Jenkins, 49, pleaded guilty today to one count of “Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine Base.” Jenkins admitted to having cocaine base, also known as “crack,” in September 2020 in Monongalia County.

Jenkins faces up to 20 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000,000. 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 Christopher L. Bauer is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Mon Metro Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, and the West Virginia State Police investigated.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided.

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