Detroit Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Drug Crimes

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Detroit man was sentenced to prison for federal drug crimes, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart.  Edward King, 30, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute a quantity of oxycodone and possession with intent to distribute oxycodone. 

“King is the second pill peddler from Michigan sentenced to federal prison this week.  A third was convicted and will be sentenced later.  Out of state drug dealers are the norm in West Virginia,” said United States Attorney Mike Stuart.  “We want the world to visit and enjoy West Virginia but the drug dealers are not welcome.  Almost Heaven would be closer to heaven if not for the drug thugs and poison peddlers that violate our communities and our families.” 

King previously admitted that he conspired with another man in April 2015 to distribute oxycodone, specifically, 115 oxycodone 30 mg tablets.   

The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department and the West Virginia State Police conducted the investigation.   Senior United States District Judge John T. Copenhaver, Jr. presided over the hearing.  Assistant United States Attorney Ryan A. Saunders is handling the prosecution.

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