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March 10, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Martinsburg Resident Pled Guilty to Cocaine Charge

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA — A 23 year old Martinsburg, West Virginia, resident entered a plea of guilty on March 9, 2009, in United States District Court in Martinsburg before Magistrate Judge David J. Joel.

United States Attorney Sharon L. Potter announced that JEANETTE ROBINSON pled guilty to one count of an Indictment charging her with the distribution of “crack” cocaine on November 1, 2006, in Charles Town. ROBINSON, who is currently free on bond pending sentencing, faces a maximum penalty of 20 years imprisonment and a fine of $1,000,000.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Paul T. Camilletti. The case was investigated by the Charles Town Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives.