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Four individuals convicted of drug trafficking in Harrison County

CLARKSBURG, W. Va. — Four individuals, including a Pennsylvania man, have been convicted of drug trafficking near protected locations in Clarksburg.

Robert Crenshaw, also known as “Pops,” 61, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, admitted to heroin trafficking near a Clarksburg public housing authority facility and pleaded guilty to one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin within 1,000 Feet of a Protected Location.

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

Al-Teric Garrett, 23, of Clarksburg, admitted to heroin trafficking near a Clarksburg playground and pleaded guilty to one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin within 1,000 Feet of a Protected Location.

He faces between one and forty years in prison and a fine of up to $2,000,000.

Jason Grant, 30, and Whitney M. Golden, 25, both of Clarksburg, admitted to heroin trafficking near a Clarksburg park in December. Each pleaded guilty to one count of Aiding and Abetting the Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin within 1,000 Feet of a Protected Location.

They each face between one and forty years in prison and a fine of up to $2,000,000.

Grant also pleaded guilty to one count of Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime,” for which he faces up to between five years and life in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.

The Greater Harrison County Drug and Violent Crime Task Force is leading the investigations.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Shawn Morgan prosecuted the cases on behalf of the government.

U.S. District Court Judge Irene M. Keeley presided Monday.





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