Braxton County woman admits to drug charge

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Rebecca Ann Shaver, of Sutton, West Virginia, has admitted to a drug charge, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.

Shaver, age 38, pled guilty to one count of “Attempted Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine.” Shaver admitted to attempting to possess methamphetamine in July 2017 in Braxton County. 

Shaver faces up to 20 years incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000,000. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew R. Cogar is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Drug Enforcement Administration, The U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the Mon Metro Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, and the West Virginia State Police investigated.

Senior U.S. District Judge Irene M. Keeley presided.