California man admits to drug charge

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Victor L. Roebuck, II, of Long Beach, California, has admitted to a marijuana charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.

Roebuck, 34, pleaded guilty today to one count of “Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana.” Roebuck admitted to having marijuana in May 2021 in Ohio County. 

Roebuck faces up to five years of incarceration and a fine of up to $250,000. 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 Shawn M. Adkins is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The West Virginia State Police investigated.

U.S. Magistrate Judge James P. Mazzone presided.