14 now convicted in Detroit-to-West Virginia oxycodone ring

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A Monongalia County woman admitted to her role in an oxycodone distribution operation broken up federal investigators over the summer.

Amanda Gifford, 34, of Morgantown, admitted to unlawful use of a communication facility in March 2017 in Monongalia County. Investigators said she used a telephone to help further the sale of oxycodone, a prescription opioid.

Gifford faces up to four years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia has now achieved 14 convictions out of the 33 originally named in the unsealed June indictment.

Previously convicted:

  • Ariel Blosser, 28, formerly of Morgantown, WV
  • Brandy Miller, 28, formerly of Salem, WV
  • Jason Pancoast, 23, formerly of Pursglove, WV
  • 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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