CLARKSBURG, W. Va. — A Marion County man has been convicted in federal court for his role in the manufacturing of methamphetamine and for illegally possession a firearm
Timothy Wayne Ferrell, Jr., 33, of Fairmont was discovered in May in possession of medication pseudoephedrine, a common ingredient in methamphetamine. He was also discovered in September in unlawful possession of a rifle.
Ferrell pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of Possession of Pseudoephedrine to be used in the Manufacture of Methamphetamine, for which he faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. He also pleaded guilty to one count of Possession of Firearm by Unlawful User/Drug Addict to Controlled Substance, for which he faces up to ten years in prison and fine of up to $250,000.
The Three Rivers Drug and Violent Crime Task Force is leading the investigation.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Shawn Morgan is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government, while U.S. Magistrate Judge John S. Kaull presided.