Florida man convicted of oxycodone trafficking

CLARKSBIRG, WEST VIRGINIA – Nathaniel Walker, 33, of Miami, Florida, was convicted of oxycodone trafficking today in federal court, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II, announced.

Walker was discovered in possession of oxycodone in Monongalia County, West Virginia. He pled guilty today to a criminal Information charging him with one count of “Possession with Intent to Distribute Oxycodone.” He faces up to 20 years in prison 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 Zelda Wesley prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. The West Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation led the inquiry.

U.S. Magistrate Judge John S. Kaull presided.