CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Eleven out of 33 people charged by federal investigators in oxycodone distribution ring have now admitted their involvement.
Jason Pancoast, 23, of Pursglove, admitted Monday to use of a firearm during and in relation to a drug offense. The charge stems from Pancoast’s connection to a drug trafficking crime in March 2017 in Monongalia County. Pancoast faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Zelda E. Wesley prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. The Mon Metro Drug and Violent Crime Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, led the investigation.
Previously convicted:
- Leon Jamar Maddox, 34, formerly of Fairmont, WV
- Amanda Maddox, 32, formerly of Morgantown, WV
- Brianna “BB” Blackman, 22, formerly of Morgantown, WV
- Codey Bonnette, 25, formerly of Morgantown, WV
- Anna May Martin, 32, formerly of Westover, WV
- Thomas Keener, 22, formerly of Fairmont, WV
- Holly Jo Exline, 22, formerly of Dellslow, WV
- Bobbie Jo Phillips, 30, formerly of Morgantown, WV
- Makyna Kansco, 22, formerly of Crawford, WV
- Carlee Cuppet, 25, formerly of Kingwood, WV