ELKINS, W. Va. — A group individuals received federal sentences in Elkins on Wednesday.
Dorothy Ellen Metz, 62, of Athens, Georgia, was sentenced to twelve months and one day in prison for selling prescription painkillers.
She pleaded guilty in August to one count of possession with intent to distribute oxycodone after an investigation by the U.S. Forest Service revealed she traveled from Georgia to Randolph County to sell oxycodone pills.
Jeremy Edward White, 34, of Elkins, was sentenced to seven months in prison for his role in selling prescription painkillers.
He pleaded guilty in September to one count of distribution of clonazepam following an investigation by the U.S. Forest Service.
Beth Harman Ours, 46, of Petersburg, was sentenced to five years of probation after an investigation by the Potomac Highlands Drug and Violent Crime Task Force revealed her role in selling valium pills. She pleaded guilty in August to one count of distribution of diazepam.
Elizabeth Allison Sweatt, 39, of Nice, California, was sentenced to five years of probation and was also ordered to forfeit $15,402.98, along with a money judgment in the amount of $60,000.
She pleaded guilty in May to one count of aiding and abetting possession with intent to distribute marijuana after an investigation by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service revealed she was mailing packages containing marijuana from California to an associate in West Virginia for redistribution.
Jordan Elliot Ross, 24, was sentenced to three years of probation after pleading guilty in August to one count of distribution of hydrocodone, following a West Virginia State Police investigation.
Brandon Michael Beeson, 28, of Elkins, was sentenced to 51 months in prison after pleading guilty in July to one count of possession of material used in the manufacture of methamphetamine. He after he was discovered in possession of various materials including coffee filters, lithium batteries, airline tubing, air pump, instant cold packs, starter fluid, lighter fluid, salt, drain cleaner, plastic bottles, a pill crusher, glass and plastic bottles, which can be used to manufacture methamphetamine by the Randolph and Upshur County Sheriff’s Departments after an investigation by the Buckhannon Police Department.
Natasha Jewell Biggins, 28, of Montrose, was sentenced to 37 months in prison for her role in manufacturing methamphetamine after she pleaded guilty in April to one count of possession of pseudoephedrine to be used in the manufacture of methamphetamine.
She was found to be in possession of the substance during and investigation by the State Police.
Chad Preston, 34, of Coalton, was sentenced to three years of probation after pleading guilty in March to one count of possession with intent to distribute oxycodone, following an investigation by the Mountain Region Drug and Violent Crime Task Force.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Shawn Morgan prosecuted Preston and Assistant U.S. Attorney Steve Warner prosecuted the remaining cases on behalf of the government, while Chief U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey presided.