Hardy County man admits to methamphetamine charge

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – A Wardensville, West Virginia man pled guilty today to a methamphetamine charge, Acting United States Attorney Betsy Steinfeld Jividen announced.

Grant Sager, age 26, pled guilty to one count of “Possession of Material used in the Manufacture of Methamphetamine.” The crime occurred on June 21, 2016 in Hardy County. 

Sager faces up to 10 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 defendants.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen D. Warner prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Hardy County Sheriff’s Office investigated. 

U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided.