Fairmont man and Morgantown woman admit to their roles in an oxycodone distribution operation

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Two West Virginia residents have admitted to their roles in a drug distribution operation, United States Attorney William J. Powell announced.

Leon Jamar Maddox, age 34, of Fairmont, pled guilty to one count of “Distribution of Oxycodone.” Maddox admitted to selling oxycodone in Monongalia County in September 2015.

Amanda Maddox, age 32, of Morgantown, pled guilty to one count of “Unlawful Use of Communication Facility.” She admitted to using a telephone to assist in distributing oxycodone in Monongalia County in March 2017.

Leon Maddox faces up to 20 years incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000,000. Amanda Maddox faces up to four years 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 Zelda E. Wesley is prosecuting the cases on behalf of the government. The Mon Valley Drug and Violent Crime Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, investigated

U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided.