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Glenville man pleads guilty to manufacturing meth

CLARKSBURG, W. Va. — A Gilmer County man has been convicted of federal drug crimes involving meth.

James L. Ash, 44, of Glenville, entered a guilty plea to one count of aiding and abetting the manufacture of methamphetamine Wednesday.

A West Virginia State Police investigation revealed evidence of Ash’s involvement in an operation to produce methamphetamine as he frequently and repeatedly purchased pseudoephedrine, a decongestant often used as a component in methamphetamine.

Ash also purchased other items typically utilized to create methamphetamine.

He faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1,000,000.

Assistant U.S. Attorney David Perri prosecuted the case on behalf of the government, while U.S. Magistrate Judge John S. Kaull presided.





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