Monongalia County man becomes 11th conviction in oxycodone operation

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




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