CLARKSBURG, W. Va. — Two West Virginia residents were convicted Tuesday of drug trafficking charges in federal court.
Eric Holt, 43, of Lumberport, pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and abetting the distribution of cocaine base following an investigation by the Greater Harrison County Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative. He faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1,000,000.
Terry J. Sutter, 51, of Mill Creek, pleaded guilty to one count to manufacture and possess with intent to distribute and distribution of marijuana following an investigation by the National Forest Service and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. He faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Shawn Morgan prosecuted Holt and Assistant U.S. Attorney Steve Warner prosecuted Sutter on behalf of the government, while U.S. Magistrate Judge John S. Kaull presided over both cases.